It used to be a part of the experience of herbal medicine medicine: the plant from which complaints had been passed down from one herbalist to the next. The plants act as a remedy has been known for centuries. Today, pharmaceutical companies researching intensively on medicinal plants to find out which act as agents of plants, and why. The active ingredients of plants can now be isolated to some extent and the effect demonstrated in experiments. classic examples are the active ingredients of foxglove (Digitalis), which act as a strong poison in high doses, are used in lower concentration in the treatment of heart failure. Another example is the poison of the South American Indian tribes, whose active ingredient is used curare for muscle relaxation during anesthesia. Our so-called "modern medicine" works with a variety of drugs of plant origin. It is interesting in this context that the legislature shall be treated as herbal and synthetic drugs.

TheDifference is that synthetic drugs only one active ingredient, vegetable other hand, a "mixture" contain several active ingredients. It is believed that these substances present are not important and contribute to the effect of "primary substance" considerably. The API level is one and the same plant species is not always the same. This depends on natural conditions such as soil, climate and the duration of daylight. Harvesting, storage and drying of the plants but also play a role. Essential oils in plants, the scents of plants to inhibit inflammation, dissolve obstructions for colds, anti-spasmodic effect on the bronchial and intestinal muscle.

They stimulate the kidneys and thereby promote the excretion of urine, they also contribute appetitsteigernd. Also they are told of a general "tonic effect for". Flavonoids Flavonoids are found in many plants: they strengthen the vessel walls, affect blood clotting, the heart and circulation, or they actdiuretic. These substances have an astringent tannins, that is astringent and binding effect. They help so in case of injuries to the skin and mucous membranes. Thus it increases the resistance of the outer integument against pathogens. Silica Silica is for skin, connective tissue, hair and nails an important component. Some medicinal plants take up silica from the soil. Administered in sufficient quantity, they can compensate the people a dietary deficiency of this substance. Saponins Saponins to liquefy mucus and facilitate expectoration with colds. Some of these ingredients contribute to increased accumulation of fluid in body tissues (edema) wassertreibend. Saponins also help against impurities of the skin, rheumatic complaints and inflammation. Gums Gums are found in many medicinal plants, but only a few of them are present in such large quantities that there may be a significant effect. Fromcarbohydrates existing substances together to form a viscous solution with water, which specifies if properly applied as a protective film on the mucous membranes and thereby affects reizmildernd. Vitamins, minerals and trace these drugs is a generally supportive role in the healing process. They enable the uninterrupted flow of many chemical reactions in the body and are important components of the tissue. Targeted, they can resolve such deficiencies. For example, with vitamin c the strong vitamin c-containing sea buckthorn is used. roots, leaves or flowers? Not all plant parts are the same active ingredients in high concentration. Thus, the therapeutic agents for ginger stuck in the roots, the artichoke in the leaves in the petals of chamomile and anise in the fruit. Sometimes used for medicinal purposes, the seeds, such as the horse chestnut, or even the bark, like oak and willow. Also the entire surface including the cabbageFlowers can be used. More on herbal medicine and its application can be found online in herbal lexicon.

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