Products Extracts are contained in numerous medicinal products, for example, in tablets, capsules, drops, creams, ointments, and injection solutions (selection). They are also used in the preparation of cosmetics, dietary supplements, foods, and medical devices. Structure and properties Extracts are extracts made with a solvent (= extracting agent) such as water, ethanol, methanol, fatty oils, … Extracts
Products Yarrow herb and yarrow flowers are available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Extracts are made from the medicinal drugs and are available in finished medicines such as drops and film-coated tablets. Yarrow is a typical ingredient in stomach teas. Stem plant Common yarrow L. of the daisy family (Asteraceae) is a perennial … Yarrow: Medicinal Uses
Products Sleeping pills are most commonly taken in the form of tablets (“sleeping pills“). In addition, melting tablets, injectables, drops, teas and tinctures are also available, among others. The technical term hypnotics is derived from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. Structure and properties Within the sleeping pills, groups can be identified which have a … Sleeping Pills: Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Chamomile tea and open chamomile flowers are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In addition, preparations such as liquid extracts, tinctures, the essential oil, creams, gels, ointments, oral sprays and tea mixtures are available. Stem plant True chamomile (synonym: ) of the composite family (Asteraceae) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe that has … Chamomile Health Benefits
Products Preparations containing ginseng are commercially available in the form of capsules, juice, and lozenges, among others. Ginseng is included in registered drugs and in dietary supplements. In East Asia and Southeast Asia, ginseng has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Stem plant C.A. Meyer, of the Araliaceae family, is native to Manchuria in … Ginseng Health Benefits
Cf. DIY Medication Drug list, tincture of arnica
What does DIY stand for? DIY is an acronym and stands for “Do It Yourself” (“do it yourself”). DIY medicines are usually made by private individuals. They can be laymen as well as professionals. Some examples are shown below. Teas and tea blends Medicinal plants such as the peppermint, chamomile or marigold can be planted … DIY Medication
Products Wormwood herb is available in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods and in the form of teas. In addition, various preparations such as tinctures are on the market. Stem plant Wormwood L., from the daisy family (Asteraceae). Medicinal drug The wormwood herb (Absinthii herba) is used as a medicinal herb. It consists of the … Wormwood: Medicinal Uses
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)
Products St. John’s wort and corresponding preparations are commercially available in the form of teas, film-coated tablets, dragées, capsules, and tinctures, among others (e.g., Jarsin, Rebalance, Remotiv, Ceres, Hyperiforce, Hyperiplant, Offenware). Stem plant Common St. John’s wort L. is a perennial plant of the St. John’s wort family, native to Europe and also common in … St. John’s Wort Health Benefits
Products Preparations containing nasturtium are included in only a few medicinal products and are available as drops (e.g., CERES Tropaeolum majus mother tincture). In 2018, Angocin film-coated tablets were additionally approved in many countries (Germany since 1958), see under nasturtium herb powder horseradish root powder. Stem plant Nasturtium L. of the nasturtium family (Tropaeolaceae) is … Nasturtium
Products Sage pastilles (and sage candies) are commercially available from a variety of suppliers, including Dallmann, Vogel, Phytopharma, and Ricola in many countries. Distribution of Wala sage throat pastilles will be discontinued in 2019. Ingredients The active ingredients are preparations of sage leaves. As a rule, these are extracts, tinctures and/or sage essential oil. In … Sage Pastilles
