Zinc Sulfate

Products Zinc sulfate is commercially available as a gel for the treatment of cold sores (Lipactin, D: Virudermin). It is also sold as a proprietary preparation in some pharmacies (Zinci sulfatis hydrogel 0.1% FH). Hima Pasta is no longer available in many countries. Structure and properties Zinc sulfate is the zinc salt of sulfuric acid. … Zinc Sulfate

Manna

Stem plant Oleaceae, manna ash. Medicinal drug Manna is the sap obtained by cutting into the bark of L. (Oleaceae) (manna ash) and solidified (PH 5) The fruits of L. are also called manna. Ingredients Mannitol Effects Laxative Indications for use Constipation Dosage Daily dose 20 to 30 g; Do not take over a long … Manna

Dill

Stem plant Apiaceae, dill. Medicinal drug Anethi herba – dill weed Anethi fructus – dill fruit Ingredients Essential oil: carvone Effects Antispasmodic Antibacterial Fields of application Dyspeptic complaints As a spice Dosage Average daily dose 3 g

Quinisocaine

Products Quinisocaine was commercially available in many countries as an ointment (isoquinol) since 1973. In 2013, distribution was discontinued. Structure and properties Quinisocaine (C17H24N2O, Mr = 272.4 g/mol) is an isoquinoline derivative and is present in the drug as quinisocaine hydrochloride. It is classified as an amide-type local anesthetic. Effects Quinisocaine (ATC D04AB05) has local … Quinisocaine

Mistletoe: Medicinal Uses

Stem plant Loranthaceae, mistletoe. Medicinal drug Visci albi herba (Visci herba) – mistletoe herb. Ingredients Lectins Polypeptides Flavonoids Lignans Biogenic amines Effects Cytostatic Immunostimulatory Blood pressure lowering ? Fields of application In anthroposophic medicines for malignant tumors. In folk medicine for hypertension. Dosage In finished medicines, according to the manufacturer mistletoe tincture: 15 – 20 … Mistletoe: Medicinal Uses

Angelica Balm

Products Angelica balms are available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. The original recipe goes back to the German midwife Ingeborg Stadelmann. Today, several variations exist. Structure and properties An angelica balsam is a semi-solid preparation for external use, which consists of a lipophilic base (e.g. beeswax, shea butter, lanolin, almond oil, olive oil), … Angelica Balm

Benzoe Tree

Stem plant Styracaceae: Siambenzoe (Laos). Styracaceae: Sumatrabenzoe (Indonesia) Medicinal drug Benzoin: Is called siambenzoe or sumatrabenzoe, depending on the origin and stem plant. Benzoin is a resin that comes out after the trees are injured. Ingredients Benzoic acid Coniferyl alcohol Vanillin Effects Anti-inflammatory Expectorant Antimicrobial Antioxidant Indications Skin diseases Common colds

Cascara Bark

Stem plant The parent plant of arnzeidroge is the American sloth tree D.C. of the buckthorn family. Medicinal drug Cascara bark (Rhamni purshiani cortex) is used as a medicinal drug. It consists of the dried whole or crushed bark of D.C. ( (D.C.) A. Gray) (PhEur). The pharmacopoeia requires a minimum content of hydroxyanthracene glycosides. … Cascara Bark

Goose Cinquefoil

Stem plant Rosaceae, goose cinquefoil. Medicinal drug Anserinae herba – goose cinquefoil. Preparations Anserinae herbae recentis succus Ingredients Tannins Flavonoids Phenolic carboxylic acids Effects astringent, antispasmodic Indications Diarrhea, crampy gastrointestinal symptoms, menstrual cramps. Skin diseases Inflammation of the mouth and throat Dosage As an infusion, daily dose 4 to 6 g. Contraindications Pregnancy Adverse effects … Goose Cinquefoil

Laxative Tea pH Value

Production Anise (crushed) 15 g Bitter fennel or sweet fennel (crushed) 15 g Licorice root (4000) 10 g Elderflower 10 g Tinnevelly senna 50 g The herbal drugs are mixed. Effects Laxative (senna) Antispasmodic Flatulent Fields of application Constipation, for short-term use only. Contraindications Note the limitations of use and adverse effects of each drug, … Laxative Tea pH Value

Butcher’s Broom

Products Butcher’s broom is available in pharmacies and drugstores as a gel (e.g., Alpinamed Ruscovarin), in capsule form, and as a medicinal drug. Stem plant Butcher’s broom L. belongs to the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). Medicinal drug Butcher’s broom (Rusci aculeati rhizoma) is used as medicinal raw material, the dried, whole or crushed underground parts of … Butcher’s Broom