Plant Galls

Stem plant e.g. oak. Medicinal drug Plant galls are growth abnormalities caused in plants (especially leaves) by insects, e.g., by the oviposition of the gall wasp or by aphids; cf. figure. Gall apple – Galla: The gall produced by the female gall wasp Hartig on leaf buds of (PH 4) – no longer officinal today. … Plant Galls

Anthroposophic Mistletoe Extract

Products Anthroposophic mistletoe extract Iscador is commercially available in many countries as a solution for injection. It was developed from 1916 by the founder of anthroposophy, Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) and the physician Ita Wegmann. In addition to Iscador, another product was later launched (Helixor, Swissphar). This article refers to Iscador. Structure and properties The aqueous … Anthroposophic Mistletoe Extract

Mouth Rot

Symptoms Oral thrush, or primary gingivostomatitis herpetica, occurs primarily in children between 6 months and 5 years of age and in young adults around 20 years of age and may also affect older adults. It manifests itself in the following symptoms, among others: Swollen cervical lymph nodes, aphthoid lesions and ulcerations in the mouth and … Mouth Rot

Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Hemorrhoids are dilations of the vascular cushions in the anal canal. Possible symptoms include: Bleeding, blood on the toilet paper Pressure discomfort, pain, burning, itching. Unpleasant feeling Inflammation, swelling, skin inflammation. Discharge of mucus, oozing Prolapse, protrusion outside the anus (prolapse). Hemorrhoids can be classified according to various criteria. Common is the classification according … Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment

Oak: Medicinal Uses

Stem plant L., Fagaceae – English oak (Matt.) Liebl., Fagaceae – Sessile oak Willd., Fagaceae – Downy Oak Medicinal drug Quercus cortex – Oak bark: The cut and dried bark of fresh, young branches of L., (Matt.) Liebl. or Willd. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of tannins. Quercus semen – acorn, rarely used as … Oak: Medicinal Uses

Tannins

Effects Astringent: astringent, tanning. Waterproofing Anti-inflammatory Anti-secretion Peristaltic inhibiting Antimicrobial, antiviral Plaque inhibiting Antioxidant Indications Internal: Diarrhea Urinary tract infections External: Inflammation of the mouth and throat (eg aphthae, gingivitis). Inflammatory, weeping and itching skin diseases of various causes, such as diaper dermatitis, intertrigo, small burns, itching, especially in the genito-anal area Childhood diseases: Measles, … Tannins

Oak

Latin name: Quercus roburGattung: BuchengewächsePlant description: Two types of oak are used, the common oak or summer oak and the sessile or winter oak. Everyone knows this robust, gnarled and resistant tree. The tree prefers damp soils and likes to grow in mixed forests. Origin: Widely distributed in the temperate and warmer parts of Europe. … Oak