Products Many drugs are available in the form of suppositories. The most commonly administered in the office are acetaminophen suppositories for the treatment of fever and pain in infants and children (photo, click to enlarge). Definition Suppositories are single-dose medicinal preparations with a solid consistency. They usually have an elongated, torpedo-like shape and a smooth … Suppositories (Suppositories)
Products Cocoa powder is available in grocery stores and specialty stores. Cocoa butter is available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Stem plant The evergreen cacao tree of the mallow family (Malvaceae, formerly Sterculiaceae) is native to South America and is now cultivated in regions around the equator, including South America, Africa and Asia. … Cocoa
Products Lip balms are available in numerous variants from many suppliers in retail and specialty stores. The best-known brand in German-speaking countries is Labello. Labello is also used as a synonym for the general term lip pomade. Pomade (with an m) derives from, French for ointment. Lip pomades can also be homemade, see Homemade lip … Lip Balm
Products Vaginal suppositories are commercially available as drugs and medical devices. Listed below are some active ingredients which are administered vaginally: Estrogens: estriol Progestins: progesterone Antifungals: Econazole, ciclopirox Antiparasitics: Metronidazole, Clindamycin Antiseptics: Povidone–iodine, formerly boric acid. Probiotics: Lactobacilli The egg-shaped vaginal suppositories are also called ovules (singular ovulum). Structure and properties Vaginal suppositories are dosage … Vaginal Suppositories
Products Chocolate is available in grocery stores and pastry stores, among other places, in numerous forms and varieties. Typical examples are chocolate bars, pralines, chocolate bars, chocolate Easter bunnies and hot chocolate drinks. Chocolate originated in Mexico (xocolatl) and made its way to Europe after the discovery of the Americas in the 16th century. Stem … Chocolate
Products Fats for medical use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also available in grocery stores. Fats are also called butter, such as shea butter. Structure and properties Fats are semi-solid to solid and lipophilic mixtures of substances (lipids) consisting mainly of triglycerides. These are … Bold
Definition and properties Melting point is a characteristic temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid state. At this temperature, the solid and liquid occur in equilibrium. A typical example is ice, which melts at 0 °C and becomes liquid water. The melting point is slightly dependent on atmospheric pressure, which is why … Melting Point
Symptoms Stretch marks occur in about 90% of pregnant women during the last trimester of pregnancy. They are pinkish-purple atrophic lines or bands on the abdomen, buttocks, breasts, thighs, shoulders, arms or lower back. The stretch marks appear vertical to the direction of stretching. After a period of time, they lose pigmentation and atrophy. Stretch … Stretch Marks (Striae Distensae): Causes and Remedies
Food chemists have found that the composition of 50 percent carbohydrates to 35 percent fat particularly stimulates the desire to snack and gluttony. Applied to chocolate, this could be an explanation for the fact that once a bar has been opened, it is often eaten to the end without interruption. But this is certainly no … Craving Chocolate: How To Curb Your Appetite
Stearic acid, along with palmitic acid, is a major component of fats and oils. It represents an unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms, whose main function is to store energy. Since it can be synthesized in the organism, it does not need to be supplied as an essential part of the diet. What is … Stearic Acid: Function & Diseases
Cocoa butter is the light yellow fat obtained from cocoa curd or cocoa liquor by pressing and centrifuging after fermentation, drying and roasting. Cocoa butter is mainly used in the food industry for the production of chocolate and nougat, but also in the cosmetics industry as an additive in skin and body care products. It … Cocoa Butter: Intolerance & Allergy
For several centuries, cocoa has been a sought-after food in various cultural circles. Even the Aztecs and Majas knew to appreciate the fine taste and health-promoting effects of the cocoa bean. They used these to brew a drink with a bitter-hot flavor. Why chocolate is good for us In Europe, however, cocoa only became a … Superfood Cocoa: Why Chocolate Lowers Stroke Risk
