Products Thyme is available in the form of tea bags and as an open product in pharmacies and drugstores. Numerous cold remedies contain preparations of thyme herb, for example, thyme ointments, tablets, bronchial pastilles, inhalations, cough syrups, baths, cold teas and drops. The essential oil is also on sale. Stem plant Both common thyme L. … Thyme
Wartenberg syndrome is a complex of symptoms caused by compression of the radial nerve in the forearm. The syndrome is limited to compressions of the sensory nerve branch and therefore does not cause motor dysfunction, only disturbances in sensibility. Treatment depends on the severity. What is Wartenberg syndrome? The radial nerve is a nerve of … Wartenberg Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The sympathetic nervous system refers to a part of the autonomic, involuntary nervous system. It influences and innervates a number of organ and body functions. In doing so, it produces ergotropic effects, meaning that it increases the body’s readiness to perform and act according to the primal pattern of “fight or flight.” What is the … Sympathetic Nervous System: Structure, Function & Diseases
Products The essential oil, medicinal drug and medicines are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Eucalyptus oil is found in many cold and rheumatism remedies, for example, bronchial balms, liniments, bronchial pastilles, candies, baths, oils, inhalation preparations, and rheumatism ointments. Note on spelling: In the pharmacopoeia, the name “Eucalyptus” is also used. However, “eucalyptus” is recommended … Eucalyptus: Medicinal uses
Stem plant Lamiaceae, rosemary. Medicinal drug Rosmarini folium – Rosemary leaves: the whole, dried foliage of L. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of essential oil and hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives. Ingredients Essential oil: rosemary oil PhEur (Rosmarini aetheroleum). Tannins Labiates tannins: rosmarinic acid Effects Antispasmodic Stimulates blood circulation Increases blood flow to the coronary arteries … Rosemary: Medicinal Uses
Effects Promoting blood circulation (hyperemic). Warming Analgesic Skin irritant Indications Rheumatic complaints, soft tissue rheumatism. Painful, inflammatory, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, spine or intervertebral discs. Muscle tension, movement pain, lumbago, stiff neck, sciatica. Active ingredients Preparations with ammonia Nicotinic esters: Benzyl nicotinate Ethyl nicotinate Methyl nicotinate Heat pads Vegetable … Rubefacias
Products Various heat patches and heat wraps are on the market in many countries. Some products are registered as medicines, while others are marketed as medical devices. Ingredients Some heat patches contain a capsicum extract obtained from the dried, ripe fruits of -species (cayenne pepper, “hot chili”). The extract’s ingredients include capsaicinoids such as capsaicin. … Heat Patch
Stem plant Brassicaceae, white mustard. See also black mustard. Drug Sinapis albae semen, white mustard. Ingredients Mustard oils and mustard oil glycosides. Preparations Mustard flour: powder from mustard seeds. Effects Stimulating blood circulation, irritant Bacteriostatic Indications Mustard poultices for rheumatic complaints, colds. As a spice. Dosage External use: 4 tablespoons of powdered drug is mixed … White Mustard
Stem plant Pinaceae, mountain pine, mountain pine. Medicinal drug Needles, twig tips, branches. Ingredients Essential oil: mountain pine oil PH (Pini pumilionis aetheroleum). Effects Expectorant Stimulating blood circulation Antiseptic Fields of application Catarrh Rheumatic complaints Adverse effects Skin irritation
Structure and properties Ethyl nicotinate (C8H9NO2, Mr = 151.2 g/mol) is the ethyl ester of nicotinic acid. Effects Ethyl nicotinate is a circulatory stimulant, skin irritant, and warming agent. Indications In combination: Rheumatic complaints, soft tissue rheumatism. Painful, inflammatory, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, spine or intervertebral discs. Muscle tension, … Ethyl Nicotinate
Products Methyl salicylate is commercially available in the form of ointments, gels, baths, and liniments, for example, also in horse balm and Perskindol. The products are usually combination preparations with several active ingredients. Some remedies contain wintergreen oil. Structure and properties Methyl salicylate (C8H8O3, Mr = 152.1 g/mol) exists as a colorless to faint yellow … Methyl Salicylate
Products Benzyl nicotinate is found in creams, baths and emulsions, among other products. Structure and properties Benzyl nicotinate (C13H11NO2, Mr = 213.2 g/mol) is the benzyl ester of nicotinic acid. Effects Benzyl nicotinate has circulatory and warming properties. Indications Drug indications include: Rheumatic complaints, soft tissue rheumatism. Painful, inflammatory, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, … Benzyl Nicotinate
