Products Agar (synonym: agar-agar) is available as a pure substance in pharmacies, drugstores, and large grocery stores, among other places. It is found in numerous processed products. Agar was discovered in the 17th century and originated in Japan. It is generally more expensive than gelatin. Structure and properties Agar is composed of the polysaccharides of … Agar
Products Agave syrup is available from various suppliers, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. It is mainly produced in Mexico. Structure and properties Agave syrup exists as a medium-viscosity, amber-colored liquid with a mild sweet taste that is easily soluble in water. It is extracted from various species of agave, including the blue agave , … Agave Syrup
Products Xylanases are found in baked goods such as breads as additives. Structure and properties Xylanases are natural enzymes found, for example, in microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, from which they are also extracted. They degrade xylan, a polysaccharide (a carbohydrate) found in plants and grasses that belongs to the hemicelluloses. It consists of … Xylanases
Products Dietary fibers are commercially available in the form of powders and granules, among others, as medicinal products and dietary supplements. In pharmacies and drugstores, they are also available as open goods. In foods, dietary fibers are found in cereals, vegetables, fruits and nuts, among others. Structure and properties Dietary fibers are usually derived from … Dietary Fiber
Products Thuja is commercially available as tincture, homeopathic mother tincture, essence (Wala), ointment (Weleda), in the form of globules, dilutions, lozenges and solutions, among others. The drugs are available from various manufacturers of alternative medicines. Some pharmacies also produce Thuja wart remedies as a house specialty. Stem plant Cupressaceae, Occidental Tree of Life. Medicinal drug … Thuja against Warts
Mushroom , Clavicipitaceae (Ascomycetes) – Tibetan caterpillar club fungus. Life cycle The fungus has a very particular life cycle. Spores infect larvae of certain moths (bat moth , ) in autumn. In spring, the fruiting body of the fungus grows out of the head of the infested caterpillar. Drug Traditionally, the combination of insect and … Tibetan Caterpillar Club Fungus
Products Arabic gum (gum arabic) is available in pharmacies and drugstores as an open product. It is also found in foods, medicines and in cosmetics. Gum arabic was used by the ancient Egyptians over 4000 years ago. Structure and properties Arabic gum is an air-hardened, gummy exudate that comes out naturally or after cutting the … Arabic Gum
Products Glucose is found in numerous medicines, medical devices, in dietary supplements, and in countless natural and processed foods (e.g., bread, pasta, candy, potatoes, rice, fruits). As a pure substance, it is available as a pharmacopoeia-grade powder in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties D-glucose (C6H12O6, Mr = 180.16 g/mol) is a carbohydrate belonging to … Glucose
Products Glucose syrup is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals. It is also used in many food products, such as gingerbread, marzipan, glacé and gummy sweets like gummy bears. Structure and properties Glucose syrup is an aqueous solution of a mixture of glucose, oligo- and polysaccharides obtained from starch by acid or enzymatic hydrolysis (with … Glucose Syrup
Products Preparations from the herb or root of echinacea are commercially available in many countries in the form of drops, tablets, as a hot drink, oral sprays, and lozenges, among others (e.g., Echinaforce, Echinacin, Echinadoron). Furthermore, the medicinal drug and mother tincture are also available in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plants The medicinal drugs and … Echinacea Health Benefits
Products Disaccharides are found in many foods and in pharmaceuticals. Pure disaccharides are available in pharmacies, for example. Structure and properties Disaccharides are carbohydrates consisting of two monosaccharides that are glycosidically linked. They are formed from two monosaccharides in a condensation reaction that releases water. Disaccharides occur as natural substances in plants, animals and fungi, … Disaccharides
Products Preparations from the flowers of calendula are commercially available as tinctures, ointments, gels, oils, and in the form of body care products and cosmetics (e.g., from Weleda). The medicinal drug is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plant The annual marigold from the daisy family is native to Europe. Medicinal drug … Marigold (Calendula)
