Wool Flower (Mullein)

Stem plant Scrophulariaceae, common mullein, L. Scrophulariaceae, large-flowered mullein. Medicinal drug Verbasci flos, woolly mullein flowers. The dried flowers reduced to the corolla petals with stamens attached by L. Bertol. ( Schrad.). Preparations Species pectorales PH Ingredients Iridoid glycosides Phenylethanoid glycosides Mucilages Saponins Flavonoids Effects Anti-irritant Expectorant Fields of application Catarrh, acute bronchitis, cough, cold, … Wool Flower (Mullein)

Wool Wax

Products Pure lanolin is available in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods. Numerous personal care products, cosmetics and semi-solid medicines contain lanolin. The best known product containing lanolin is probably Bepanthen ointment. Structure and properties The European Pharmacopoeia defines lanolin as a purified, waxy, anhydrous substance obtained from the wool of sheep. Lanolin is water … Wool Wax

Breast Tea

Composition (Pharmacopoeia) Marshmallow root (4000) 10 g Anise (crushed) 15 g Yellow cat’s paw flower (5600) 5 g Licorice root (4000) 10 g Mallow flowers 15 g Senega root (4000) 10 g Thyme 10 g Mullein flowers 15 g The herbal drugs are mixed. Preparations Specierum pectoralium extractum – extract from breast tea. Effects Expectorant … Breast Tea

Acetic Acid

Products Acetic acid is available as an aqueous solution in various concentrations in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Acetic acid (C2H4O2, Mr = 60.1 g/mol) or CH3-COOH is the simplest carboxylic acid after formic acid. It consists of a methyl and carboxyl group. It exists as a pure substance as a clear, volatile, colorless … Acetic Acid

Diuretics (Water Pills): Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Diuretics are mainly administered in the form of tablets. In addition, injectables are also commercially available. Among the most commonly prescribed diuretics are loop diuretics (torasemide). Effects Diuretics (ATC C03) have diuretic and antihypertensive properties. Through various mechanisms, they cause increased excretion of water and electrolytes in the urine. They are active at the … Diuretics (Water Pills): Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Macrogol 400

Products Macrogol 400 is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It should not be confused with macrogol 4000, which is also used as a stool-regulating laxative, among other products. Structure and properties Macrogols are mixtures of linear polymers with the general formula H-(OCH2-CH2)n-OH, indicating the average number of oxyethylene groups. The macrogol type is defined by … Macrogol 400

Bitter Orange

Stem plant Rutaceae, bitter orange. See also under orange. Medicinal drug Aurantii flos (Aurantii amari flos) – Bitter orange flowers: the whole, dried, unopened flower of L. ssp. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of flavonoids, calculated as naringin. Aurantii amari flavedo – bitter orange peel, bitter orange peel (flavedo). Aurantii pericarpum – bitter orange … Bitter Orange

Flatulence Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Flatulence is manifested by an increased accumulation of gases in the intestines (meteorism), which may pass voluntarily or involuntarily (flatulence). They may be accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling, a bloated abdomen, cramps and other digestive symptoms such as constipation, increased bowel activity and diarrhea. Bloating is primarily a psychosocial problem because of the embarrassing … Flatulence Causes and Remedies

Iodine Health Benefits

Products Pure iodine is available in specialty stores. Potassium iodide is available as a drug in tablet form and as a dietary supplement, among other products. The name iodine is obsolete and should no longer be used. Iodine stands for the chemical element and iodide for the negatively charged anion that forms salts with cations. … Iodine Health Benefits

Ipecacuanha Health Benefits

Stem plant (Brot.) A. Rich, Rubiaceae – matto-grosso ipecacuanha. Karsten, Rubiaceae – Costa Rica ipecacuanha. Medicinal drug Ipecacuanhae radix – Ipecacuanha root: Ipecacuanha root consists of the crushed and dried underground organs of (bread.) A. Rich, known as Matto-Grosso Ipecacuanha, or of Karsten, known as Costa Rica Ipecacuanha, or of a mixture of both species … Ipecacuanha Health Benefits

Tea Blends

Known tea blends Laxative tea PH (Species laxantes). Calming tea PH (Species sedativae) Bladder tea PH (Species anticystiticae) Flatulence tea PH (Species carminativae) Breast tea PH (Species pectorales) Women’s tea (according to Künzle) Diuretic tea PH (Species diureticae) Kidney and bladder tea Pregnancy tea Diaphoretic tea (Species diaphoreticae). Species Rütimeyer BMF Breastfeeding tea

How does the pH value in the vagina change during breastfeeding? | PH value of the vagina

How does the pH value in the vagina change during breastfeeding? During the breastfeeding period the estrogen level is usually reduced. Oestrogen has a major influence on the vaginal pH, as the hormone supports the lactic acid production of the lactobacilli by providing glycogen in the vagina. The lower estrogen level during the lactation period … How does the pH value in the vagina change during breastfeeding? | PH value of the vagina