Indian Psyllium

Products Indian psyllium seeds and Indian psyllium husks are available in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods. There are also corresponding finished medicines on the market, such as Agiolax mite, Laxiplant, and Metamucil. These are usually powders or granules. See also under psyllium. Stem plant The parent plant is from the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). The … Indian Psyllium

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

Laxative Tea pH Value

Production Anise (crushed) 15 g Bitter fennel or sweet fennel (crushed) 15 g Licorice root (4000) 10 g Elderflower 10 g Tinnevelly senna 50 g The herbal drugs are mixed. Effects Laxative (senna) Antispasmodic Flatulent Fields of application Constipation, for short-term use only. Contraindications Note the limitations of use and adverse effects of each drug, … Laxative Tea pH Value

California Poppy

Products Capsules containing a powder of the herb of the plant are commercially available in many countries (Arkocaps Escholtzia, Phytopharma Escholtzia). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plant California poppy ( Cham., Papaveraceae, also ) is an annual herb native to California and Mexico that was traditionally used … California Poppy

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

Blue Monkshood

Products Preparations of aconite are mainly found in homeopathic, anthroposophic and other alternative medicines. Various dosage forms are available, such as globules, oils, drops, ear drops and ampoules. Stem plant Blue monkshood L. from the Ranunculaceae family is native to the Alps, among other places. The photos were taken in the botanical garden Brüglingen, in … Blue Monkshood

Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a bruise (technical term: hematoma) include swelling, pain, inflammation, and discoloration of the skin that changes (red, blue, purple, green, yellow, brown) during the healing process. This text refers to simple and small-surface complaints that can be considered for self-medication. Causes The cause of a hematoma is blood leaking from injured … Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Possible symptoms include vulvovaginal dryness, itching, inflammation, burning, feeling of pressure, discharge, light bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, and local infectious disease. The urinary tract may be involved, manifested, for example, by frequent and painful urination, cystitis, blood in the urine, and urinary incontinence. Causes A common cause of symptoms is vaginal atrophy in … Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment

Sleeping Pills: Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Sleeping pills are most commonly taken in the form of tablets (“sleeping pills“). In addition, melting tablets, injectables, drops, teas and tinctures are also available, among others. The technical term hypnotics is derived from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. Structure and properties Within the sleeping pills, groups can be identified which have a … Sleeping Pills: Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Medicinal Teas

Products Medicinal teas are available in pharmacies and drugstores as finished medicines or home-made. They belong to the group of herbal medicines (phytopharmaceuticals). Definition and properties Medicinal teas consist of usually dried, cut, or whole plant parts, which may come from one or more plants. These are referred to as medicinal drugs. Medicinal teas are … Medicinal Teas

Hoodia Gordonii

Products In many countries, no medicinal products are registered with. Appropriate products can be ordered as dietary supplements over the Internet – but the quality is questionable. Stem plant Sweet ex Decne. of the dogbane family (subfamily Asclepiadoideae) is a slow-growing, environmentally resistant, succulent and thorny plant native to the Kalahari in South Africa and … Hoodia Gordonii

Cough Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Coughing is a physiologic defense response used to clear foreign bodies, microorganisms, and mucus from the respiratory tract. An acute cough lasts up to three weeks and a subacute cough lasts up to eight weeks. After eight weeks, it is referred to as a chronic cough (Irwin et al., 2000). A distinction is also … Cough Causes and Remedies