Dewberry is an ancient medicinal plant that has a very unusual appearance. Therefore, in the past it was said to have magical powers. The plant was planted in front of the house and was supposed to protect its inhabitants from evil spirits. In the Middle Ages, people expected it to protect them from the plague. … Dewberry: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
In the mid-19th century, the calabar bean was used in its native West Africa to bring about divine judgments: If the suspected criminal died from the bean being offered, he was guilty of the crime; if he survived and vomited, it was taken as proof of his innocence. The seeds of the calabar bean are … Calabar Bean: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Fern herb is a very controversial plant in herbal pharmacy. However, it is still used as a remedy in alternative medicine. For what ailments the fern herb has a healing effect and what risks must be considered are questions that must necessarily be clarified before taking it. Occurrence and cultivation of the fern Shady forests … Fern: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Paramyotonia congenita belongs to the group of forms of myotonia characterized by prolonged states of muscle tension. It is a genetic disorder in which the function of sodium channels is impaired. Symptoms occur only when the muscles cool down or during prolonged physical activity and are not noticeable or barely noticeable when the muscles are … Paramyotonia Congenita: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The dens is a part of the axis, the second cervical vertebra. This consists of a body with vertebral arches and transverse processes and a bony process called the spine or tooth (dens). In a fracture (a broken bone) of the axis, the dens is most often involved, which is why this type of bone … Dens Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Asphyxia is the name given to a lack of oxygen in the body. It occurs as a result of trauma or disease. What is asphyxia? Asphyxia is a condition of oxygen deficiency in the cardiovascular system and tissues. In asphyxia, there is a severe disruption of the cardiovascular system. Literally translated from ancient Greek, the … Asphyxia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly contagious infectious disease. If left untreated, it can lead to death due to severe paralysis that can attack the lungs and respiratory organs and render them nonfunctional. However, there is a vaccination against polio, so this disease has been very rare in Germany since the 1960s. What is polio? Polio … Polio: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Apomorphine‘s similarity to dopamine, a neurotransmitter produced naturally in the body, makes it one of the most effective dopamine mimics available to medicine and pharmacy today. Formerly used primarily as an emetic, apomorphine now serves a broader range of actions in a variety of indication settings. What is apomorphine? The agent receives its most common … Apomorphine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Methadone is known as an active ingredient in heroin withdrawal. The opioid has powerful analgesic effects. What is methadone? Methadone is known as an active ingredient in heroin withdrawal. The opioid has powerful analgesic effects. Methadone is an opioid that is produced entirely synthetically. The active ingredient became known as a substitute for heroin withdrawal. … Methadone: Effects, Uses & Risks
Water hemlock is also known as poison water hemlock. This name already indicates the highly toxic effect of this medicinal plant, which may only be used in finished medicines or homeopathically. Occurrence and cultivation of water hemlock Water hemlock grows as a herbaceous plant with growth heights of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. Characteristically generative features … Water Hemlock: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Today, the sade tree is known more as an ornamental shrub and can be found in numerous front gardens. In the past, this species of juniper had a major role in folk medicine. Homeopathically prepared, the application can still be made. Occurrence and cultivation of the sade tree The sade tree was already used in … Sade Tree: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Synapses are the junctions between nerve cells and sensory, muscle, or glandular cells, or between two or more nerve cells. They serve to transmit signals and stimuli. Stimulus transmission is mostly chemical by means of neurotransmitters. There are also synapses that transmit their action potential directly by electrical means, which makes the transmission of stimuli … Synapses: Structure, Function & Diseases
