Stories

Valentine's Day is traditionally all about romantic love. But love for ourselves is just as important. Self-love forms the basis for our well-being and satisfaction. It enables us to create authentic and fulfilling relationships with others. On Valentine's Day in...

Your skincare should be as individual as you are. With our modular Herbal Apothecary Facecare line, you have the freedom to flexibly adapt your skincare routine to your skin's needs. Our products are minimalist and perfectly coordinated, so you can...

Pure and high-quality plant oils provide the face and body with valuable nutrients, help the skin to regenerate and make it soft to the touch. Oil is also a real insider tip for the scalp. But which oils are best...

With the approach of spring, we long for a fresh start, lightness and relief. It is not uncommon for our organism to be lacking in energy and tired after the long winter season, and to call for cleansing and purification....

Women's well-being is characterized by a subtle interplay of hormones, intestinal flora and lifestyle. Particularly in certain phases of life, such as the menopause, it becomes clear how strongly body and soul depend on this balance. The role of the...

An ancient, inconspicuous Greek medicinal herb that grows on the dry slopes of the Greek mountains is once again in high demand. Prized since time immemorial in Greek folk medicine, cistus (Cistus incanus), also called cistus, has become popular as...

From early December to early January, nature is at its lowest and darkest point of the year before everything begins anew. The need to adapt to the dormant nature germinates in us. We increasingly feel the longing for cordiality and...

No other plant is as underestimated and dismissed as common as the dandelion. Quite wrongly, because the composite plant, which is widespread on all continents, is today considered one of the most important detoxifying plants. The fact that it can...

"What is bitter in the mouth makes the stomach healthy." A bitter (taste) experience can certainly set healing changes in motion. Because bitter substances promote the entire digestive process and in this way also influence all other bodily functions. Only...

Christmas is just around the corner - the perfect time to give your loved ones something special. With the high-quality gift sets from Saint Charles Apothecary, you'll find the ideal Christmas present for every personality type - from luxurious care...

Rituals are a valuable part of our everyday life that is often underestimated. They help you to find stability, create inner balance and support your well-being. In a hectic world, rituals offer orientation and create moments of mindfulness that promote...

A new year! The time around New Year is a wonderful time. It is a time to pause, reflect and make new plans. For as an ancient Buddhist saying goes: No matter how arduous yesterday was, you can always begin...

Everyone knows stereotypes of Scandinavia and its people - the beautiful blond inhabitants, the vast untouched landscapes, the long dark winters, the boats and bicycles and the impressive capitals. Very often Scandinavian countries are associated as having the happiest people,...

In Austria and Germany, iodine deficiency is a widespread health risk that is often underestimated. Iodine is a vital trace element that is essential for the function of the thyroid gland in particular. However, many people unknowingly consume too little,...

The intestine with its huge surface area is considered the centre of the immune system. Probiotics are absorbed directly through the gastrointestinal tract. They are a preparation of viable microorganisms that, when ingested in sufficient quantities, have a health-promoting influence...

Vitamin D is known to many as the "bone-strengthening vitamin". However, this unique vitamin has much more to offer than meets the eye. It has far-reaching effects on metabolic processes in the intestine, brain, heart, skin and lymphocytes. One thing...

Saint Charles Berlin opens a new chapter with the Heilstätte am Wasserturm in the historic Beelitz sanatoriums. In addition to the Saint Charles pharmacy in Berlin, you will now find an extension of the range in the gentle forests of...

We spend most of the day at our work or study place. Often we feel drained after a day of work or study and need to replenish our energy stores. With our tips, we want to give you ideas on...

We are in the middle of summer. While we were still looking forward to the first warm days in June, the increasing heat in the summer months is beginning to take its toll on us. Not only body and mind...

Marie Orsini Rosenberg gives lessons on the Alexander Technique at our Saint Charles Complementary. This technique refines self-awareness, helps you cope with tension and stress, and helps you find a balanced posture. The Alexander Technique also helps to reduce posture-related...

The best prerequisite for health is an intact intestinal flora. If this is out of balance due to illness, medication (such as antibiotics), stress, lack of sleep or a poor diet, we suffer from tiredness and fatigue, digestive problems, stomach...