Extracts

Products Extracts are contained in numerous medicinal products, for example, in tablets, capsules, drops, creams, ointments, and injection solutions (selection). They are also used in the preparation of cosmetics, dietary supplements, foods, and medical devices. Structure and properties Extracts are extracts made with a solvent (= extracting agent) such as water, ethanol, methanol, fatty oils, … Extracts

Agar

Products Agar (synonym: agar-agar) is available as a pure substance in pharmacies, drugstores, and large grocery stores, among other places. It is found in numerous processed products. Agar was discovered in the 17th century and originated in Japan. It is generally more expensive than gelatin. Structure and properties Agar is composed of the polysaccharides of … Agar

Breast Tea

Composition (Pharmacopoeia) Marshmallow root (4000) 10 g Anise (crushed) 15 g Yellow cat’s paw flower (5600) 5 g Licorice root (4000) 10 g Mallow flowers 15 g Senega root (4000) 10 g Thyme 10 g Mullein flowers 15 g The herbal drugs are mixed. Preparations Specierum pectoralium extractum – extract from breast tea. Effects Expectorant … Breast Tea

Bitter Ribbon Flower

Products An extract of bitter ribbon flower is commercially available as a fixed combination with other plant extracts (Iberogast). This tincture has been approved in many countries since 1988. Stem plant Bitter ribbon flower, , Brassicaceae (cruciferous family). Medicinal drug Bitter ribbon flower (Iberidis herba) is used as a medicinal herb. An alcoholic liquid extract … Bitter Ribbon Flower

Alcohol in Medicines

“Who has worries, also has liquor”, says the popular saying. One could also say: “Who has medication, has alcohol“. Many medications, especially herbal preparations in liquid form, contain alcohol. Colloquially, alcohol is understood to mean ethyl alcohol or ethanol. It is found in the classic alcoholic beverages beer, wine or high-proof spirits, but also as … Alcohol in Medicines