This content is machine translated Benefits, limits and safety aspects Phytotherapy for cardiovascular diseases Herbal preparations and “natural” dietary supplements are frequently used by patients with cardiovascular disease – often in the hope of “gently” influencing blood pressure, lipids or symptoms. However, guidelines from...…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated "Forgotten axis" between plant substances, gut and systemic health Microbiome and phytotherapy In recent years, the intestinal microbiome has developed from a marginal phenomenon to a central topic in immunology, metabolic medicine, neuroscience and oncology. Dysbiosis is associated with obesity, type 2...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Respiratory infections: viral bronchitis or bacterial pneumonia? Old crucial question in the light of current findings If the cough, pain, difficulty swallowing or fever persists for more than four days or worsens, you need to take a closer look, consider using imaging techniques and, if necessary,...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Between hope and evidence gaps Tinnitus and phytotherapy Tinnitus is a highly prevalent symptom with a considerable impact on quality of life; randomized studies have not yet shown any clearly effective standard pharmacological therapy. Guidelines primarily recommend educational,...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Evidence, limitations and practical implications Phytotherapy for anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses – and many sufferers want “natural” treatment options in addition to or as an alternative to conventional psychotropic drugs. For some...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Phytotherapy for rhinosinusitis Evidence, active substances and clinical classification for medical practice Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common reasons for contacting a doctor and prescribing antibiotics in an outpatient setting. In addition to conventional treatment-accompanying measures, standardized herbal remedies are coming...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Ginkgo biloba extract in the Alzheimer's mouse model Effects on disease-associated microglia subpopulations During the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, microglial cells located in the vicinity of plaques become overactivated and release cytotoxic mediators such as TNFα. In an animal study published in 2025,...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy Cannabidiol for refractory epilepsy syndromes The pharmaceutical formulation of high-purity cannabidiol is approved for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome and tuberous sclerosis complex. Despite many years of clinical experience, there...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Spirulina as adjuvant therapy? Reduction of cytokines and inflammation Disease-modifying therapies reduce relapse rates in multiple sclerosis. However, they often only incompletely address the aspects of oxidative stress and long-term neurodegeneration. Spirulina, a microalgae, is known for its strong...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute sinusitis: real-world study on first-line therapy Focusing on a rational therapeutic approach beyond antibiotics A retrospective cohort study published in 2024 analyzed data from patients with acute sinusitis in routine care. On the one hand, it was found that over 70% of patients received...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pelargonium sidoides Scoping review sheds light on the multifaceted spectrum of effects The widely recognized medicinal plant Pelargonium sidoides belongs to the cranesbill family (Geraniaceae) and is also known as Cape geranium. A review published last December summarizes the diverse therapeutic effects...…
