Products Green tea is available, for example, in tea stores, pharmacies, drugstores and grocery stores. Green tea originated in China and is consumed primarily in Asia. In Europe, black tea is more common. Stem plant The parent plant is the tea plant from the tea shrub family (Theaceae). It grows into an evergreen shrub or … Green Tea
Products Preparations from the leaves and bark of witch hazel are commercially available in the form of ointments, creams, as suppositories, as witch hazel water, and in body care products, among others. The medicinal drug is available in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods. Stem plant Virgin witch hazel L., of the witch hazel family … Witch Hazel
Products Pu-Erh tea is available, for example, in pharmacies, drugstores and tea shops. It originates from Yunnan province in China. Stem plant The parent plant is the Assam tea plant var. , from the tea shrub family (Theaceae). It grows into an evergreen shrub or a tree. Medicinal drug The leaves of the tea plant … Pu-Erh
Products The medicinal drug, essential oil and medicines are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Medicines include fennel tea, tea blends, fennel syrup (fennel honey), fennel powder, drops (tinctures) and candies. Stem plant Fennel, from the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae), is native to the Mediterranean region. Two important varieties exist, bitter and sweet fennel. In English, it … Fennel: Medicinal Uses
Products The essential oil, medicinal drug and medicines are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Eucalyptus oil is found in many cold and rheumatism remedies, for example, bronchial balms, liniments, bronchial pastilles, candies, baths, oils, inhalation preparations, and rheumatism ointments. Note on spelling: In the pharmacopoeia, the name “Eucalyptus” is also used. However, “eucalyptus” is recommended … Eucalyptus: Medicinal uses
The plant is common in Europe, North America, and Asia; Alchemilla alpina is native to western, central, and northern Europe. The drug mostly comes from the cultivation of the plant in Eastern and Southern European countries. The aerial parts of the plant, collected at flowering time, are used as the drug. Lady’s mantle and its … Lady’s Mantle: Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Side Effects
It is controversially discussed whether the contained isoflavones and triterpenes have estrogen-like effect and modulating influence on estrogen receptors, but without having chemically the structure of estrogens. The resulting replacement of the hormone estrogen, which is produced less and less during menopause, could be an explanation for the plant’s beneficial effect on menopausal symptoms. Other … Black Cohosh: Effect and Side Effects
Products Wala Sage Throat Pastilles were approved in many countries in 1980 as a drug in the form of dragées (pastilles). On September 1, 2019, distribution was discontinued because the former and long-time contract manufacturer had suspended production. Ingredients Per pastille: Salviae extractum aquosum 6.4 mg (Aqueous sage extract). Plantaginis extractum aquosum 6.4 mg (Aqueous … Wala Sage Throat Pastilles
Products In pharmacies and drugstores are available black cumin oil capsules (eg, from Alpinamed, Phytomed), the black cumin oil and black cumin seeds. Stem plant Black cumin L. from the Ranunculaceae family is an annual plant that was traditionally used in Asia Minor, Arab countries and southern Europe. Medicinal drug The whole or ground seeds … Black Cumin: Medicinal Uses
Celandine is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and the plant has been naturalized in North America. The drug comes mainly from imports from Eastern Europe. The dried aerial parts of the plant, harvested at flowering time, are used for the drug (Chelidonii herba). Less commonly, the roots of the plant are used. Celandine: … Celandine: Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Side Effects
Shepherd’s purse was originally native to Europe, but now the plant has spread worldwide as a weed. The material used medicinally comes from wild sources in Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria and Asia. In herbal medicine, the dried aerial parts of the plant are used. Shepherd’s purse: special characteristics Shepherd’s purse is an annual to biennial plant … Shepherd’s Purse: Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Side Effects
