Products Medicinal teas are available in pharmacies and drugstores as finished medicines or home-made. They belong to the group of herbal medicines (phytopharmaceuticals). Definition and properties Medicinal teas consist of usually dried, cut, or whole plant parts, which may come from one or more plants. These are referred to as medicinal drugs. Medicinal teas are … Medicinal Teas
Products Amygdalin is not approved as a drug in many countries. The German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) classifies it as a “drug of concern.” Structure and properties -Amygdalin (C20H27NO11, Mr = 457.4 g/mol) is a cyanogenic glycoside found in relatively high concentrations in the seeds of many stone fruits. These include … Amygdalin
Products Yohimbine is no longer on sale in many countries. Hänseler’s tablets are out of trade. Stem plant Yohimbe. Effects Local anesthetic Release of norepinephrine from synaptic nerve terminals. Increases blood pressure and heart rate Aphrodisiac Fields of application As an aphrodisiac, erectile dysfunction, in sexual disorders. For weakness and exhaustion Commission E evaluates the … Yohimbine (Quebrachine)
Effects The effects are substance specific. Warm baths are generally warming, soothing, relaxing, vasodilating, and circulatory deregulating, e.g., blood pressure lowering and fatiguing. Indications Skin diseases, e.g. eczema, dry skin, psoriasis, acne. Rheumatic complaints, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, spine; eg sore muscles, osteoarthritis. Colds, colds, coughs Nervousness, tension, stress Female … Medicinal Baths
Stem plants Common pine Swamp pine Maritime pine Ingredients Essential oil: turpentine oil, separation by steam distillation. Resin: rosin, residue of distillation. Effects Hyperemicizing Antiseptic Reduces bronchial secretion Indications Chronic diseases of the bronchi with heavy secretion. Rheumatic and neuralgic complaints Contraindications Allergy Current inflammation of the respiratory organs UAW Symptoms of poisoning with external, … Turpentine
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
Products No finished drug products containing phlorizin are commercially available in many countries. Phlorizin served as a precursor to modern SGLT2 inhibitors, which are antidiabetic drugs administered to treat type 2 diabetes. Structure and properties Phlorizin (C21H24O10, Mr = 436.4 g/mol) is a natural substance from apple tree bark. Effects Unlike modern SGLT2 inhibitors, phlorizin … Phlorizin
Structure and properties Depending on the side chains, ergot alkaloids are classified into two different groups: Ergometrine-type ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergometrine, methylergometrine). Peptide-type ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergotamine, ergotoxine, bromocriptine). Effects Ergot alkaloids exhibit the following effects in varying degrees: Partial agonists at alpha-adrenoreceptors. Partial agonists at serotonin receptors Stimulation of dopamine receptors Contraction of vascular … Ergot Alkaloids
Many plants naturally contain substances that can have a toxic (poisonous) effect on humans and animals. To the plant, these toxins (poisons) serve different functions. They can prevent feeding or assist in the defense against microorganisms. For the human organism, these substances can have a more or less harmful effect on health. However, if the … Natural Plant Substances Harmful to Health
