Synonyms in a broader sense Latin name: Laurus nobilis Genus: Laurel tree plants Folk name: Noble laurel, spice laurel Plant description Evergreen shrub or tree, can grow up to 10 m high and reaches a high age. It is found wild and in cultures throughout the Mediterranean region but also in Northern Europe. The leathery … Laurel
Latin name: Inula Helenium Plant description: Man-high, strong plant with striking yellow flower heads and large, felt-hairy leaves. Flowering time: June to September. Origin: probably Central Asia. Cultivation: For medicinal purposes, cultivation in field crops. Medicinally used plant parts Rootstock of two to three year old plants, sliced and dried. Young leaves dried in the … Elecampane
Lavandula angustifolia Narden, Speik, ZöpfliThe appearance of this purple flowering and fragrant plant is well known. Flowering time: July to August. Occurrence: In the western Mediterranean, lavender fields are part of the well-known image of the French Provence. The medically used lavender comes from cultures. The flowers and the essential oil of lavender extracted from … Lavender
Carum carvi Chümi, Feldkümmel,Karbei, KümmichThe caraway grows as a herbaceous plant with hollow stems divided by knots. Fiddly leaves with linear pointed leaflets are typical for caraway. The flowers are double umbels, the single flowers are small and white, rarely reddish. When ripe, the fruits disintegrate into two subfruits of curved or sickle-shaped appearance. When … Caraway seeds
Synonyms in a broader sense Plant synonyms: The artichoke belongs to the composite flower family (Compositae or Asteriacea) and is also called French artichoke, green artichoke and globe artichoke. Latin name: Cynara scolymus English: artichokeThe medicinal plant artichoke is a perennial, thistle-like, vigorous plant with a stem one to two metres high. It belongs to … Artichoke
Manufacturer / Trade name Manufacturers are given by way of example and were selected at random. We have no personal connection with any manufacturer! Cynalip duo 600® | N2 56 tbl. | 19,80 € Cynalip duo 600® | N3 98 tbl. | 36,70 € Last update: March 2015 All articles in this series: Artichoke Manufacturer … Manufacturer / Trade name | Artichoke
Synonyms in a broader sense medical: Hypericum perforatum Folk name: Hard hay Bloodwort Blood of St. John Woundwort Introduction St. John’s wort in belongs to the group of plant remedies (phytopharmaceuticals). St. John’s wort is used especially in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. It is also used as a medicine with few side … St. John’s wort
Duration of action of St. John’s wort External application of St. John’s wort shows a fast onset of action. Depending on the symptoms, regular treatment with St. John’s wort can be continued over several days and weeks until the symptoms have clearly improved or resolved. When St. John’s wort is used internally in high doses … Duration of action of St. John’s wort | St. John’s wort
Side effects of St. John’s wort As a natural remedy, St. John’s wort usually shows good tolerance. Side effects occur only rarely. Patients with high-dose, internal therapy with St. John’s wort (for depression) often show increased sensitivity to sunlight. This is due to the active ingredient hypericin, which increases the skin’s sensitivity to UV light. … Side effects of St. John’s wort | St. John’s wort
Fields of application of St. John’s wort Basically, when using St. John’s wort, a distinction is made between internal and external application. The high-dose, internal use of St. John’s wort (in the form of tablets or capsules) is used for mild and moderate depression. The accompanying anxiety disorders can often also be alleviated with the … Fields of application of St. John’s wort | St. John’s wort
Interactions of St. John’s wort with other substances St. John’s wort and the pill – is it compatible? Can St. John’s wort be combined well with other medicines? Is it allowed to consume alcohol during St. John’s therapy? St. John’s wort contains, in addition to the active ingredients hyperforin and hypericin, numerous ingredients that act … Interactions of St. John’s wort with other substances | St. John’s wort
St. John’s wort and the sun – what should be considered? The active ingredient hypericin contained in St. John’s wort leads to increased light sensitivity of the patient. This process is known as photosensitization. While on the one hand the formation of the important vitamin D in the skin is stimulated, on the other hand … St. John’s wort and the sun – what should be considered? | St. John’s wort
