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What is the recommended external preparation of oak bark?
Decoction for external use (rinses, compresses, and gargles): 20 g pulverized bark with 1 qt (1 L) of water, boiled and simmered for 15 minutes.
What is the recommended preparation of lobelia?
For internal use lobelia is prepared as a tea or tincture. Sometimes the dried herb is smoked. For external use the herb is prepared as a salve.
What are the side effects associated with using feverfew?
Considered safe in recommended doses. Possible allergic reactions of contact dermatitis and airborne dermatitis.
What is the recommended preparation of gardenia?
Available in both decoctions and capsules. Poultices for external use are often made from the herb with flour and wine to treat sports injuries such as sprains or pulled muscles.
What is botanical name for feverfew?
The botanical name for feverfew is Tanacetum parthenium.
What is the recommended external preparation of Mexican yam?
Mexican yam cream is marketed with the promise that it is natural progesterone. The cream is applied to the skin based on a woman's condition. Dosages are based on the outcome expected.
How do you Define pharmaceutical ointment?
Semisolid preparation for external application
What is the herb feverfew used for?
The herb feverfew has been used for centuries in Europe as a medicine for headaches, arthritis, and fevers. The word 'feverfew' comes from a Latin word which means 'fever reducer'.
What has the author Ken Hancock written?
Ken. Hancock has written: 'The feverfew story' -- subject(s): Therapeutic use, Feverfew
What parts of the feverfew plant are used medicinally?
The leaves and flowers of the feverfew plant are used for medicinal purposes. These parts contain compounds like parthenolide, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Feverfew is commonly used for migraines, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions.
What is the recommended external preparation of thyme?
Essential oil: the oil to be diluted in water or vegetable oil before applying externally. The oil contains thymol, available in antiseptics, mouth-wash, toothpaste, and gargle preparations. And more . . .
What is the recommended external preparation of marsh mallow?
To make a poultice, the leaves and/or the powdered roots are steeped in water, then applied externally to areas of inflamed skin, eczema, or dermatitis. For insect bites, the leaves are rubbed on bee stings.
