Cimicifuga (black cohosh)

What effect does Cimicifuga have? Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is a recognized medicinal plant for menopausal symptoms. The underground parts of the plant, i.e. the rhizome and the roots, are used medicinally. They are collected and processed from wild Cimicifuga plants in certain areas of the USA and Canada. They contain active ingredients. These include, … Cimicifuga (black cohosh)

Orthosiphon (Cat’s Whiskers)

How does Orthosiphon work? Orthosiphon (cat’s whiskers) has primarily a diuretic effect. In addition, antimicrobial properties are described, that is, an effect against microorganisms such as bacteria. Medically, the use of Orthosiphon is recognized as a traditional herbal medicine: as a flushing therapy for bacterial and inflammatory complaints of the draining urinary tract @ for … Orthosiphon (Cat’s Whiskers)

Cistus

Products Products available in pharmacies and drugstores include the medicinal drug, lozenges, and teas (e.g., Cystus 052, Phytopharma Infectblocker). Stem plant Stem plants include several species and varieties from the genus Cistus and the family Cistaceae, which are native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. In many countries, especially the herb of and of … Cistus

Melissa: Medicinal Uses

Products Melissa is available as an open product or in the form of tea bags in pharmacies and drugstores. Medicines containing lemon balm, extracts and the essential oil are on the market in the form of dragées, drops and capsules, among others, usually in combination with other medicinal plants. Stem plant Melissa L. of the … Melissa: Medicinal Uses

Okoubaka Health Benefits

Products Okoubaka is included in alternative medicines in homeopathic potentiation (e.g., Okoubasan). The medicinal drug is not commonly traded in many countries and is not available from Hänseler and Dixa, for example. Stem plant Okoubaka, (Santalaceae), is a West African jungle tree native primarily to the Ivory Coast and Ghana. West Africans attribute magical powers … Okoubaka Health Benefits

Wild Yam

Products Wild yam is commercially available in the form of capsules and as an ointment (e.g. Phytopharma Wild Yam). It is approved as a dietary supplement and not as a drug. is further included in alternative medicine remedies such as homeopathics. Stem plant The parent plant of the yam family (Dioscoreaceae) is native to North … Wild Yam

Pelargonium Sidoides

Products Umckaloabo drops, film-coated tablets Kaloba (drops, film-coated tablets) is the co-marketing drug of Umckaloabo. It is exactly the same as Umckaloabo except for the packaging, but is subject to cash (SL). Umckaloabo syrup, Kaloba syrup, approval in 2020. Homeopathic mother tinctures and homeopathics, drops. Preparations with Stem plant Capeland Pelargonium DC (Geraniaceae) is a … Pelargonium Sidoides

Cloves

Products Whole and powdered cloves and the clove oil are available in pharmacies and drugstores. The preparations are also included in some medicines, such as a gel for teething children, rheumatism ointments and mouthwash. Stem plant The clove tree from the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) is an evergreen tree native to the Moluccas in Indonesia and … Cloves

Strawberry: Medicinal Uses

Stem plant Rosaceae, wild strawberry. Medicinal drug Fragariae folium – strawberry leaves Fragariae herba – strawberry herb Fragariae fructus recens – Fresh strawberries Ingredients Tannins Flavonoids Effects Antidiarrheal Indications for use Diarrheal diseases Alternative medicine: in anthroposophic medicine in combination with vine leaves to stimulate liver and intestinal activity in cases of loss of appetite, … Strawberry: Medicinal Uses

Tebonin

Introduction Tebonin® tablets contain leaves of the ginkgo-biloba tree in the form of a dry extract as the active ingredient. Tebonin® is used for memory and concentration disorders, as well as for dizziness and ringing in the ears. Tebonin® is produced from the leaves of the Ginkgo-biloba tree. The leaves are usually used in the … Tebonin

Indications | Tebonin

Indications Declining memory performance is one of the indications for the use of Tebonin®. Memory is a part of our brain functions. In stressful everyday life, it can sometimes happen that the abundance of stimuli causes you to forget or not remember certain things. However, this does not yet represent a pathological state, but is … Indications | Tebonin

Contraindications | Tebonin

Contraindications The only contraindication against taking Tebonin® is hypersensitivity to Ginkgo biloba or to the ingredients used in Tebonin® tablets. Tebonin® should also not be taken during pregnancy. The same applies during the breastfeeding period, since, as with many other medications, there are not sufficient data on this. Children and adolescents should not take these … Contraindications | Tebonin