Elderberry is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa; Canadian elderberry is native primarily to North America. The drug, obtained from wild stocks, is imported mainly from Russia, the former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary. Elderberry in herbal medicine In herbal medicine, mainly the dried flowers (Sambuci flos), freed from the stems, are used. Almost … Elderberry: Health Benefits, Medicial Uses, Side Effects
Ground fumitory grows primarily along roadsides and is native to Europe, the Mediterranean regions, and as far east as the Middle East. In North and South America, the plant has been naturalized as a weed. The drug import comes from wild collections in Eastern Europe. Herbal medicine uses the dried, above-ground parts of the plant … Earth Smoke: Health Benefits, Medicial Uses, Side Effects
The plant is native to North America and Canada, and the material used medicinally comes primarily from wild collections in these areas. In herbal medicine, the dried rhizome (rhizome) collected after fruit ripening and the roots (Cimicifugae racemosae rhizoma) are used. Characteristics of black cohosh Black cohosh is a perennial herbaceous plant up to 2 … Black Cohosh
Due to hormonal changes, about 70% of all women in menopause (climacteric) experience psychological complaints such as mood swings and depression, as well as neurovegetative complaints such as an excessively high heart rate (tachycardia), sleep disorders, weight gain and sexual dysfunction. Long-term effects may include increased osteoporosis and coronary heart disease. Black cohosh is suitable … Black Cohosh: Applications and Uses
Black cohosh can be taken in the form of standardized teas or the dry extract of the plant can also be taken in the form of film-coated tablets or capsules. Furthermore, the tincture is offered in the form of solutions. Which dose is the right one? The average daily dose for extracts with ethanol or … Black Cohosh: Dosage
Deadnettle is native to Europe and Asia, and the plant has been naturalized in North America. The material used medicinally comes from Eastern Europe. In herbal medicine, one uses the rapidly dried, flowering, aerial parts of the plant (deadnettle herb, Lamii albi herba), and the other uses only the dried flowers of the plant (deadnettle … Deadnettle
Only the leaves of deadnettle have been positively evaluated by Commission E (scientific expert commission for herbal medicinal products of the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices). For deadnettle herb is not recommended for therapeutic use, because the effectiveness is currently not proven. The herb is therefore used more folk medicine. Application of deadnettle … Deadnettle: Applications and Uses
In particular, the herb drug is included in some tea blends of the group of nerve and bronchial teas. Otherwise, the drug can be taken in the form of infusions of the leaves and herb or used for rinses. For external use, infusions or oil extracts are suitable, which can be used for sitz baths, … Deadnettle: Dosage
Even before ancient times, people used various spices – in ritual acts, in the kitchen and in the art of healing. Today, the healing effects of certain spices have been scientifically studied and confirmed. Thus, the dried medicinal plants are an important part of modern herbal medicine. We introduce you to various medicinal plants and … Medicinal Plants as Medicines
Lily of the valley herb strengthens the heart muscle and is therefore popularly used for mild cardiac insufficiency and heart failure caused by older age (old age heart). Lily of the valley for heart weakness The application is suitable for heart failure of stages I and II, that is, when the symptoms appear only with … Lily of the Valley: Applications and Uses
Mallow is native to Europe and Asia, but can be found as a weed in other parts of the world. The drug is mostly imported from Albania, Bulgaria and Morocco. Wild mallow in herbal medicine In herbal medicine, the dried flowers (Malvae flos) and leaves (Malvae folium) collected at flowering time are used. The flowers … Mallow: Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Side Effects
It is controversially discussed whether the contained isoflavones and triterpenes have estrogen-like effect and modulating influence on estrogen receptors, but without having chemically the structure of estrogens. The resulting replacement of the hormone estrogen, which is produced less and less during menopause, could be an explanation for the plant’s beneficial effect on menopausal symptoms. Other … Black Cohosh: Effect and Side Effects
