Malaria is one of the most important and dangerous tropical infectious diseases. Due to this disease, travelers to tropical countries are at particular risk. Any fever during or up to one year after a tropical visit should be considered malaria. Seek detailed advice about malaria risks from a physician or at your city’s tropical institute … Malaria: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Even if it sometimes seems so in view of the many guidebooks on the market, a pregnancy is not a disease. Basically, therefore, the following applies to nutrition during pregnancy: what is allowed is what tastes good. Normally, a woman in pregnancy knows very well what is right and important for her. But of course … Nutrition in Pregnancy
Classification Amara pura are pure bitter remedies such as gentian, feverfew or centaury. Amara aromatica are aromatic bitter remedies that contain essential oils as ingredients in addition to bitter substances. Effects Bitters cause a reflex stimulation of appetite and digestion and an increase in gastric juice secretion. Indications Bloating, vomiting, nausea. Loss of appetite Indigestion, … Bitters
It is probably thanks to a pure coincidence in 1870 that nowadays, especially in the winter months, we can add a tasty variety of lettuce to our varied menu. Chicory – many people like it for its tart, slightly bitter taste and appreciate its positive effect on health. This is what you should know about … Chicory: Intolerance & Allergy
Mugwort is an inconspicuous, undemanding and widespread herb with interesting applications as a spice and medicinal plant. It belongs to the composite family of the genus Artemisia. From the common mugwort exist a European and an Asian variant, which differ only slightly in the composition of the ingredients. Occurrence and cultivation of the mugwort Mugwort … Mugwort: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The secondary plant pigment artemisinin from the flowers and leaves of the annual mugwort is used to treat malaria. The drug is used primarily in areas where other antimalarial drugs are ineffective against multidrug-resistant pathogens. The remedy is already mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine, which is thousands of years old. What is artemisinin? The secondary … Artemisinin: Effects, Uses & Risks
In most cases, yellow stool is harmless, but it also occurs as an accompanying symptom of various diseases. What is yellow stool? Yellowing of the stool is usually harmless, but there are transitional forms in which a doctor should be consulted to clarify whether there is no underlying serious disease. Stool consists mainly of water, … Yellow Stools: Causes, Treatment & Help
The bottle gourd, also called calabash, Jonah, pilgrim, club or trumpet gourd, is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. It is easy to cultivate and, because of its varied and unusual shapes, it is not only used for consumption, but also serves as a raw material for making vessels, musical instruments or … Bottle Gourd: Intolerance & Allergy
Moxa therapy (also: moxibustion) is a variety of acupuncture and, like acupuncture, is native to traditional Chinese medicine. Unlike acupuncture, this alternative medicine therapy is still little known in Western countries. The name moxibustion, which is less common today, is composed of the Japanese plant name mogusa (Latinized moxa = true mugwort) and the Latin … Moxa Therapy Awakens Energy
Artesunate is an active ingredient used to treat malaria. The tropical infectious disease is caused by pathogens of the genus Plasmodium and claims 1 million lives worldwide each year. As studies show, the active ingredient could also be used in the future to treat malignant – that is, malignant – tumors. What is artesunate? Artesunate … Artesunate: Effects, Usage & Risks
Tarragon, botanical name Artemisia Dracunculus, is an herb of the composite family. The perennial plant originated in the Orient. It grows wild in southern Europe, but is cultivated agriculturally. The herb is appreciated not only cooks, but also followers of herbal medicine. Occurrence and cultivation of tarragon The perennial plant grows up to two meters … Tarragon: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The drug is used to treat complaints and disorders in the gastrointestinal tract. Mugwort herb is said to be a helpful remedy for diarrhea, constipation, colic and cramps. In general, it is said to stimulate gastric juice and bile secretion, which is utilized in cases of loss of appetite. In obesity it can be used … Mugwort: Applications and Uses
