Cannabis

Products Hemp and preparations made from it, such as marijuana, cannabis resin, THC, and cannabis extracts, are generally among the prohibited narcotics in many countries. However, the Federal Office of Public Health may grant exemptions for research, drug development and limited medical use. In 2013, a cannabis oral spray (Sativex) was approved as a medicine … Cannabis

Kidney and Bladder Tea

Products Kidney and bladder tea is available in pharmacies and drugstores as ready-to-use products (e.g., Sidroga, Künzle, Morga) or as open goods. Ingredients A kidney and bladder tea is a mixture of various medicinal drugs. These include, for example: Bearberry leaves Birch leaves Nettle herb Goldenrod herb Rosehip peels Hauhechel root Lovage root Meadowsweet herb … Kidney and Bladder Tea

Anise

Products The medicinal drug, essential oil and medicinal products are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Anise is included in tea blends, bronchial pastilles, candies, rheumatism ointments, nursing teas, drops and cough syrups, among other products. It is also needed for the preparation of absinthe, pastis, and aniseed ravioli and rolls. Stem plant Anise from the … Anise

Condurango Bush

Stem plant Triana, Asclepiadaceae, condurango shrub. Medicinal drug Condurango cortex PH – Condurango bark PH: Condurango bark consists of the dried, cut bark of stems and branches of Triana ( Reichenb. fil). (PH). PH requires a minimum content of condurango glycosides. Preparations Condurango extractum fluidum (liquidum) PH Condurango vinum PH Ingredients Bitters: steroid terglycosides: condurangoglycosides, … Condurango Bush

Sodium Sulfate (Glauber’s Salt)

Products Sodium sulfate is available in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods. Structure The European Pharmacopoeia contains two monographs. Glauber’s salt proper is sodium sulfate decahydrate. Sodium sulfate decahydrate Glauber’s salt Na2SO4 – 10 H2O Natrii sulfas decahydricus Anhydrous sodium sulfate Na2SO4 Natrii sulfas anhydricus Commercially available, in addition to the two salts mentioned, is … Sodium Sulfate (Glauber’s Salt)

Marshmallow: Medicinal Uses

Products Marshmallow is included in cold and flu remedies, for example, in teas, tea mixtures, cough suppressants, and candies. Marshmallow syrup is also prepared from the medicinal drug, and marshmallow is an ingredient in chest tea (PH) and the so-called snail juice. Stem plant Marshmallow L., like mallow – which is used for similar applications … Marshmallow: Medicinal Uses

Camphor Tree

Stem plant Lauraceae, camphor tree. Medicinal drug Essential oil: camphor oil, camphor. Preparations Camphor ointment Camphorae solutio oleosa PH Camphorae solutio ethanolica PH Camphorae unguentum PH Effects Promotes blood circulation Central analeptic (stimulating) Weakly anesthetic Detailed information See under camphor

Camphor Ointment

Ingredients Camphor Effects Camphor ointment is circulatory and analgesic. Application For external use in muscle, joint or rheumatic pain. For colds and flu, in nasal ointments and cold balms. Production in the pharmacy In a well-equipped pharmacy, camphor ointment PH can be prepared, the prescription can be found in the Pharmacopoea Helvetica. Products Pure camphor … Camphor Ointment

Calamus

Stem plant Acoraceae, calamus. Medicinal drug Calami rhizoma PH – Calamus PH: The rhizome of certain cytotypes of L. (PH), freed from roots and leaf debris. PH requires a minimum content of essential oil. Ingredients Essential oil: phenylpropanoids: alpha-asarone, beta-asarone, gamma-asarone. Tannins Bitters Preparations Species carminativae PH Effects Amarum aromaticum Analgesic Soothing Antispasmodic Stimulation of … Calamus

Cloves

Products Whole and powdered cloves and the clove oil are available in pharmacies and drugstores. The preparations are also included in some medicines, such as a gel for teething children, rheumatism ointments and mouthwash. Stem plant The clove tree from the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) is an evergreen tree native to the Moluccas in Indonesia and … Cloves

Copper Zinc Solution

Products Copper zinc solution is not commercially available as a finished drug in many countries and must be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. Retailers can also order it from specialized service providers. The copper–zinc solution is also called Eau d’Alibour (Alibour was a Frenchman). The terms “Dalibour solution” and “Dalibouri aqua”, which … Copper Zinc Solution

Larch

Stem plant Pinaceae, European larch. Medicinal drug Larch turpentine PH (Terebinthina laricina PH): Larch turpentine is the balsam (PH) obtained by tapping the stems of Mill. Preparations Laricis summitatum extractum Unguentum resinosum PH Effects Promotes blood circulation Expectorant Antiseptic Fields of application Rheumatic complaints, neuralgic complaints. Catarrh, cold Furuncle Dosage For inhalation, put a few … Larch