Cimicifuga Effects and Side Effects

Products Cimicifuga extracts are commercially available from various suppliers (e.g., Cimifemin Zeller, Femicin, Climavita). Stem plant The parent plant is the perennial Black cohosh L. of the buttercup family, native to eastern North America and traditionally used by Native Americans. Medicinal drug The rootstock, the cimicifugarhizome (Cimicifugae racemosae rhizoma), is used as the medicinal drug. … Cimicifuga Effects and Side Effects

Zaleplon

Products Zaleplon was commercially available in capsule form (Sonata, 5 mg, 10 mg). It was approved in many countries in 1999. It was discontinued from distribution in April 2013. Structure and properties Zaleplon (C17H15N5O, Mr = 305.3 g/mol) is a pyrazolopyrimidine and exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is … Zaleplon

Root Parsley: Intolerance & Allergy

The root parsley is an ancient vegetable available only in winter. Visually, it represents a synthesis of carrot and parsnip. After being used primarily as a soup green for a long time, the spicy-tasting root is now making a comeback as a vegetable in its own right. Here’s what you should know about root parsley. … Root Parsley: Intolerance & Allergy

Scopolamine Butyl Bromide

Products Scopolamine butylbromide is available worldwide in the form of dragées, suppositories, and as a solution for injection. It has been commercially available in Germany and in many countries since 1952 (Buscopan, Boehringer Ingelheim) in the form of the dragées and suppositories even without a doctor’s prescription. In some countries, a combination with the analgesic … Scopolamine Butyl Bromide

Alpine Motherwort: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

The so-called motherwort, as the alpine motherwort is also called in the vernacular, ranks in the genus of umbelliferae (herbaceous plants). Already in ancient times, the plant got the name because it was often taken for suffering from women’s diseases. A medicinal herb that in Grisons is even included in the daily alpine prayer. Occurrence … Alpine Motherwort: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Diclofenac: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Diclofenac is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, soft capsules (liquid caps), dragées, drops, suppositories, as a solution for injection, gel, patches, and eye drops (Voltaren, generics), among others. The analgesic has been approved in many countries since 1974. This article refers to peroral use. For more information, see also diclofenac gel, … Diclofenac: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Pigeon Crab Leek: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Dove’s-bone glueweed, also known as inflated glueweed, bladder glueweed and smartweed respectively, belongs to the clove family. However, although the plant belongs to the so-called glue weeds, it is not sticky. Occurrence and cultivation the dove’s crook glue weed. Dove’s-bone glue weed contains minerals, bitter substances, vitamins and sopanines and has a metabolism-stimulating effect. Dove’s-bone … Pigeon Crab Leek: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Menstrual Cramps

Symptoms The most common symptoms include cramping or dull abdominal pain. In addition, numerous other symptoms may occur, such as headache, menstrual migraine, back pain, pain in the legs, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, flushing of the skin, flushing, sleep disturbances, mood swings, depression, irritability, and nervousness. The symptoms first appear … Menstrual Cramps

Roman Chamomile: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Chamomile is the most famous European medicinal plant. The two main chamomile herbs are true chamomile and Roman chamomile. The two varieties of Roman chamomile are unfilled and filled Roman chamomile. Occurrence and cultivation of Roman chamomile. Of all the chamomile species, Roman chamomile has some of the highest levels of essential oils and bitter … Roman Chamomile: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits