Products Alkaloids and their derivatives are contained as active ingredients in numerous medicines. They have been used medicinally for thousands of years, such as opium with morphine or coca leaves with cocaine. In 1805, a pure alkaloid was extracted for the first time by the German pharmacist Friedrich Sertürner with morphine. Structure and properties Alkaloids … Alkaloids
Products Preparations from the flowers of calendula are commercially available as tinctures, ointments, gels, oils, and in the form of body care products and cosmetics (e.g., from Weleda). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plant The annual marigold from the daisy family is native to Europe. Medicinal drug … Marigold (Calendula)
Products The medicinal drug and teas are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In addition, capsules, drops, juices and topical medicines such as gels are available, among others. Stem plant The parent plants are (greater nettle) and (lesser nettle) from the nettle family (Urticaceae). Medicinal drug Nettle leaves (Urticae folium) are the dried, whole or cut … Nettle: Medicinal Uses
Products Preparations containing nasturtium are included in only a few medicinal products and are available as drops (e.g., CERES Tropaeolum majus mother tincture). In 2018, Angocin film-coated tablets were additionally approved in many countries (Germany since 1958), see under nasturtium herb powder horseradish root powder. Stem plant Nasturtium L. of the nasturtium family (Tropaeolaceae) is … Nasturtium
Products Hand creams are available in numerous varieties. As a rule, they are cosmetics and not drugs or medical devices. Hand creams are also often made by the customer. Popular ingredients include waxes such as wool wax (lanolin), fatty oils, shea butter and essential oils. See also under DIY medicines. Structure and properties Hand creams … Hand Creams
Products Fruit teas are available, for example, in pharmacies, drugstores, tea specialty stores and grocery stores. They can also be prepared by yourself. Ingredients Fruit teas are teas or tea blends that contain one or more fruits, usually dried, but can also be infused fresh. Commercially available products vary widely in composition. Typical ingredients are … Fruit Teas
Products Argan oil is commercially available as pure oil, open goods, in the form of capsules and in numerous cosmetics in various qualities. Due to the complex production and low supply, genuine argan oil is more expensive than common fatty oils. Stem plant The fatty oil (Arganiae oleum) is extracted from the fruits of the … Argan Oil
Products Preparations of arnica flowers are available as an ointment, a gel, a tincture, and body care products (e.g., body oil, bath), among others. The medicinal drug is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Arnica must not be collected by yourself! It is included in the red list of endangered species. Stem plant Arnica, from the … Arnica Effects and Side Effects
Products Purified water is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can either make it themselves or purchase it as a finished product from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties Water (H2O, Mr = 18.015 g/mol) exists as a clear, colorless liquid without odor or taste. Purified water is prepared from drinking water by the following … Purified Water
