Menopause usually occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 60. During this time, the body’s production of sex hormones decreases and the ability to reproduce recedes. At the same time, but also four to five years earlier, more or less pronounced complaints such as hot flashes, sweating and emotional changes can cause problems. … Menopause: Climacteric
Many people are afraid of drug side effects. Especially preparations that are popularly called “chemical” or “from the laboratory” are eyed skeptically and avoided if possible. An apparently “gentle” alternative seems to be phytotherapy: preparations obtained from plants. But careless handling of herbal medicines can be harmful! Active substances with side effects Drug therapy is … Herbal Medicines: Effect and Side Effectsive Help Not Without Risk
Products Extracts from the fruits of saw palmetto are commercially available in many countries, mainly in the form of capsules. The medicinal drug is available in pharmacies and drugstores, but is rarely used. Stem plant The saw palmetto, a member of the palm family, is a small palm tree that grows to a maximum height … Saw Palmetto
Products Analgesics are available in numerous dosage forms. These include, for example, tablets, effervescent tablets, powders, granules, suppositories, syrups, transdermal patches, and injectables. One of the oldest painkillers is opium, which is obtained from the incised, immature capsules of the opium poppy. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The first synthetic analgesics, … Painkiller
Introduction Anti-inflammatory drugs are drugs that are intended to suppress an inflammation of the body. They are therefore always used when an inflammatory reaction takes place in the body and this reaction should be suppressed. Inflammatory reactions take place in many diseases, such as allergies, rheumatoid arthritis or bronchitis. Anti-inflammatory drugs are also known as … Inflammation inhibitors
Metabolism The metabolism of a drug depends, among other things, on whether it was taken as a tablet, injected through the vein, applied as an ointment or administered by inhalation, for example. The steroid prednisolone, for example, which is taken as a tablet, reaches its maximum concentration in the blood after about two hours after … Metabolism | Inflammation inhibitors
Risks and side effects Castor oil is a herbal product, but this does not mean that it cannot cause side effects. When used for hair and eyelash care, it can cause local allergic reactions such as skin redness or itching. Otherwise, this type of application of castor oil is rather low-risk. For the “external” application … Risks and side effects | Castor oil
Introduction Castor oil belongs to the group of vegetable oils and is extracted from the seeds of the so-called miracle tree. Castor oil has various properties. It is colorless to yellowish and has a typical smell. Its consistency is rather viscous and does not harden in air. The largest quantities of castor oil are obtained … Castor oil
Application in cosmetics Castor oil is a tried and tested product for the care of the eyelashes. The castor oil makes the eyelashes stronger and increases their overall volume. With regular treatment with castor oil, the lash line should increase significantly in density. It is important to apply the castor oil regularly to the lashes. … Application in cosmetics | Castor oil
Medical application Castor oil can also be used for skin care and treatment, stimulating the production of collagen in the tissues. The skin should become firmer and also softer as a result. The application of castor oil is said to smooth out small wrinkles around the eyes or mouth area. The castor oil is said … Medical application | Castor oil
Introduction Sinupret Saft is a syrup from Bionorica AG. It is a herbal remedy for improving the symptoms of acute sinusitis. Sinupret Juice can be used for acute, uncomplicated inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (acute, uncomplicated rhinosinusitis). The application period is 7-14 days. If there is no improvement after this time, or if the inflammation … Sinupret Juice
Side effect As with all medicines, side effects can occur with Sinupret Juice. These are classified according to their frequency. Occasionally (1-10 treated persons out of 1000), gastrointestinal complaints may occur, as well as hypersensitivity reactions of the skin such as redness or itching. In addition, allergic reactions can occur, but no frequency is known. … Side effect | Sinupret Juice