Bruise: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

A contusion (medical term: contusion) is an injury to a tissue or organs caused by blunt trauma, such as a bump, kick or impact. Depending on the severity of the tissue damage, a distinction is made between a mild and a severe contusion. While mild contusions usually heal completely on their own, a doctor should … Bruise: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Symptoms Hallux valgus (“crooked toe”) refers to a deformity of the big toe that deviates outward at the metatarsophalangeal joint. It is based on a deviation of the metatarsal bone towards the inside. Due to this malposition, sometimes severe pain, pressure and friction complaints, swelling, inflammation, corns, calluses as well as sensory disturbances develop as … Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Bruising: Causes, Treatment & Help

A hematoma, bruise, or simply bruise is a leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel. This blood then accumulates in body tissue or in a pre-existing body cavity. Colloquially, a bruise is also called a blue spot and, in the eye, a violet. What is a bruise? In medical terminology, a bruise is called … Bruising: Causes, Treatment & Help

Medicinal herbs and medicinal plants

Synonyms in a broader sense Naturopathy Alternative Medicine Naturopathy Medicinal plants are plants or parts of plants that are needed for the production of herbal medicines. The medicinal herbs or their parts are available fresh or dried, as extract or extract, in water or alcohol, crushed or powdered in the pharmacy. The content of active … Medicinal herbs and medicinal plants

Allantoin

Products Allantoin is found in creams and ointments for external use and in numerous cosmetics and personal care products. Structure and properties Allantoin (C4H6N4O3, Mr = 158.12 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the group of imidazolidines. It is present white, crystalline powder and is odorless and tasteless. It is sparingly soluble in water. … Allantoin