Traditional Chinese medicine (abbreviated: TCM) is one of the oldest healing sciences in the world. It took its origin over 2000 years ago in the East Asian region. According to grave finds and traditions, there were first traces – in the form of fish bones as acupuncture needles – already 5000 years ago. The roots … Traditional Chinese Medicine: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The true star anise belongs to the star anise family. It thrives in tropical regions and its fruits are used as a spice but also for digestive problems and respiratory diseases, respectively. Occurrence and cultivation of the true star anise. The fruit of star anise is reddish-brown and has a diameter of about 3.5cm. Star … True Star Anise: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
ACC akut® is a drug for the treatment of respiratory diseases and for mucolytic (mucolytic) mucus dissolution. ACC is the abbreviation for the active ingredient N-acetylcysteine, which is responsible for the liquefaction of secretion (secretolytic) and the subsequent removal of mucus (secretomotoric). Trade names: Chemical name: ACC Acemuc Acetyst Fluimucil Myxofate NAC L-N-acetylcysteine (R-2-acetylamino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid) … ACC acute®
Interactions If ACC akut® and cough-relieving medication (antitussives) are taken at the same time, a threatening accumulation of secretions can occur, resulting in breathing difficulties. Taking ACC akut® in combination with some antibiotics (e.g. tetracyclines, penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides), nitroglycerine and activated carbon alters their effect. Contraindications ACC akut® should not be taken if the patient … Interactions | ACC acute®
Niembaum is the name given to a large tree that is native to India. Many of its ingredients can be used for medicinal purposes. Occurrence and cultivation of the Niembaum The evergreen Niembaum can become up to 200 years old and belongs to the family of the mahogany plants (Meliaceae). The Niem tree (Azadirachta indica) … Niembaum: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
White campion (Silene alba or Silene latifolia ssp. alba) is also known as white campion and white campion, respectively. Its pretty white flowers only open fully at dusk. Then it gives off an enticing fragrance that attracts its pollinators, the night butterflies. The similar looking field campion (Silene noctiflora) is very rare to find. It … White Campion: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Silver fir (Abies alba) is a European conifer in the pine family. It is also commonly referred to in the vernacular as silver fir or silver fir. Occurrence and cultivation of silver fir The silver fir forms three to five centimeters long female flower cones. These are pale green in color and are much more … Silver Fir: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
For some ailments, herbal remedies can already help to relieve. For example, Iceland moss has a healing effect that has been known since the 17th century. Because of its medicinal properties, it used to be increasingly called lung moss. Occurrence and cultivation of Iceland moss The more sun rays Iceland moss is exposed to, the … Iceland Moss: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Common horehound is one of the medicinal plants. Thus, it has a cough-relieving effect and loosens mucus from the respiratory tract. Occurrence and cultivation of the common horehound. The characteristics of the medicinal herb include the silvery hairy, felt-like shoots and leaves. The latter have an oval to circular shape. Common horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is … Common Horehound: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Morquio’s disease is a very rare metabolic disorder caused by an enzyme defect. In this disorder, the breakdown of glycosaminoglycans is impaired, causing damage to the affected tissue. What is Morquio’s disease? Morquio’s disease was first described by pediatrician Luis Morquio in 1929. It is a congenital metabolic disorder caused by a defective protein. Depending … Morquios Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mullein belongs to the brownroot family, and many species of it are used as medicinal plants. It prefers to grow in sunny and dry places and can be found throughout Europe. Occurrence and cultivation of mullein In the past, the stems were dipped in oil, resin or wax and then used as torches. Mullein (Verbascum), … Mullein: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Inhalers or inhalers transport the active ingredients of various drugs into the respiratory tract by means of atomization or vaporization. In modern times, inhalers are mostly compressed air or ultrasonic inhalers. Therapeutic benefits of the invention of the inhaler are for respiratory diseases such as asthma. What is an inhaler? With the help of an … Inhaler: Applications & Health Benefits
