Ginkgo: Effects and Application

What effect does ginkgo have? There are various studies on the possible healing effects of Ginkgo biloba for various health problems. For certain areas of application, an expert committee of the European Medicines Agency, the HMPC (Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products), has medically approved the use of the medicinal plant: Ginkgo dry extracts can be … Ginkgo: Effects and Application

Trees with Healing Powers

Trees are not only beautiful to look at. They also have high symbolic power, provide air to breathe and enrich the medicine cabinet with their healing substances. If you are looking for peace, go to the forest. For many people, trees are an energizing refuge. Their sometimes imposing size and long lifespan contribute to the … Trees with Healing Powers

Trees with Healing Powers: Saw Palmetto to Cinnamon

Origin: the shrubby palm grows near the coast in the southern part of North America. The ripe, air-dried fruits are used for medicinal purposes. Effect: The main ingredients and active substances are steroids. They counteract male hormones and can prevent enlargement of the prostate (prostate gland). Discomfort during urination due to enlarged prostate improves with … Trees with Healing Powers: Saw Palmetto to Cinnamon

Tonic

Products Traditional tonics (synonyms: tonics, roborants) are thick preparations, which are mainly offered in glass bottles. Today, effervescent tablets, capsules, tablets and powders, among others, are also on the market. Strengtheners are also manufactured in pharmacies and are available both as approved drugs and as dietary supplements. In many countries, well-known brand names include, for … Tonic

Neck Tension

Symptoms Neck tension manifests as neck and muscle pain and a tightening and hardening of the muscles. They result in limited range of motion. Under certain circumstances, the head can no longer be turned to the side. This condition is also known as “cervical gyration.” The pain and cramping are uncomfortable and disrupt normal daily … Neck Tension

Fatigue

Symptoms Fatigue is a physiological and subjective response of the organism to mental and physical exertion. It is undesirable when it occurs rapidly, frequently, and excessively. Fatigue manifests itself, among other things, in a lack of energy, exhaustion, weakness, listlessness, and reduced performance and motivation. It can also be accompanied by irritability. Fatigue occurs acutely … Fatigue

Smart Drugs

Effects Smart drugs are pharmaceutical agents that (are intended to) improve the brain’s cognitive abilities: Promote concentration, alertness, attention and receptivity. Increase intelligence and the ability to think Improvement of the imagination Improving understanding and memory Increase creativity This is also referred to as or in English. The effects are based, among other things, on … Smart Drugs

Alzheimer’s

Symptoms Alzheimer’s disease manifests itself in a continuously progressive loss of memory and mental and cognitive abilities. Possible symptoms of the disease include: Disorders and loss of memory. Initially, mainly short-term memory is affected (learning new things), later long-term memory is also affected. Forgetfulness, confusion Disorientation Speech, perception and thinking disorders, motor disorders. Personality change, … Alzheimer’s

Antivertiginosa

Products Antivertiginosa are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, and drops, among others. The name of the drug group is derived from anti- (against) and vertigo, the Latin technical term for vertigo or spinning. Structure and properties Antivertiginosa do not have a uniform structure because different drug groups are used. Effects The agents … Antivertiginosa

Aphrodisiacs

Effects Aphrodisiac Medical indications To promote sex drive or potency. Erectile dysfunction in men “Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder” (decreased sexual drive). Active ingredients Use v.a. in erectile dysfunction: phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors increase blood flow to the corpus cavernosum of the penis and act only during sexual stimulation: Sildenafil (Viagra) Tadalafil (Cialis) Vardenafil (Levitra) Prostaglandins must be … Aphrodisiacs