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The pitch ointment - Anti-inflammatory resin from spruces

Resin, nature's wonder weapon, carries many healing agents and can be used for large and small wounds. The viscous, sticky liquid oozes out of the bark when the tree has wounds and cracks. The tree protects itself from the penetration...

Five natural remedies for last-minute help when travelling

A well-stocked first-aid kit is also part of preparing for a holiday. In our blog post "Checkliste Reiseapotheke" we have already compiled a detailed list of all the medicines that are essential for the usual cases such as minor injuries,...

Cooling down in summer - 6 tips from the pharmacy against heat

The temperatures are rising and rising. For many, it's off to the long-awaited holiday, where high temperatures are easier to bear. For all those at home suffering from the high heat, we ve collected a few tips on how to cool...

Iron deficiency: symptoms and causes

Iron is found in a variety of plant and animal foods. Iron in animal foods is more absorbable by humans than from plant sources. This is because natural plant sources of iron contain many inhibitors to absorption in the body....

Cystitis: Causes, symptoms and home remedies

Frequent urination, burning when urinating or pain in the lower abdomen are common symptoms in women and can indicate a bladder infection. What should you do in this case? Are there any home remedies that can prevent cystitis? In this...

Black cumin oil - natural help for hay fever & allergies

The sprouting and blossoming of plants in many places is not always a source of joy. Allergy sufferers often suffer from runny noses, watery and burning eyes, sneezing and physical weakness. It is not only worthwhile for those affected to...

Muscatel Sage | Medicinal Herb for Mood and Women

The muscatel sage (Salvia sclarea) is an absolute eye-catcher in the garden with its purple-white lip flowers and the reddish to purple bracts. It is also an insider's tip as a medicinal plant, and the essential oil is particularly popular...

Detox & Acid-Base Balance - Old Knowledge, New Findings

"The fastest way to health is detoxification" Paracelsus. DETOX - DETOXIFICATION - DETOXIFICATION - Is not a trend, but a scientifically proven medical doctrine that gets to the root cause of diseases and eliminates long-term disturbances in health. For some...

Simply.Fasting. | Why we should do it

Health is undoubtedly our greatest asset! And there is hardly a simpler and more effective measure to maintain and promote health than fasting. The principle of fasting The principle of fasting is as old as mankind, it was already practised...

Cistus tea: effect and application of the medicinal tea

Thanks to its antioxidants, cistus tea strengthens our immune system. We have summarised everything you need to know about the effect and use of this medicinal tea. What is cistus and how does it work? Cistus tea is made from...

Carrot juice with linseed oil - The daily immune booster

Did you know that already a glass of carrot juice a day provides you with many important vitamins and minerals? Because carrots contain a lot of beta-carotene, this is converted in the body to vitamin A, which is why it...

Vitamin B12 - All about food, deficiency & Co

Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin for the blood, heart, brain, nerves and is significantly involved in various metabolic processes in the body. In Germany, up to 25 percent of men and up to 50 percent of women are affected...

Peppermint - cooling herb for hot days

Summer heat - that drives the sweat out of all pores. In hot weather, it helps to drink peppermint tea in small portions throughout the day. Swollen feet can be cooled with a cold foot bath and peppermint essential oil....

Stimulate metabolism naturally - Our fat burner tips

Year after year, summer is approaching sooner than many would like, and so is the question of how to lose weight quickly and easily. There is no magic bullet as a recipe for losing weight, which is why our pharmacists...

What influence does iron deficiency have on the desire to have children?

If the body lacks iron, it draws attention to it with various symptoms. These include fatigue, forgetfulness, shortness of breath, paleness, hair loss and depression. In this article, we explain why you should pay particular attention to an adequate supply...

Omega-3 fatty acids and DHA in the desire to have children

For many years, it has been assumed that micronutrients play an important role in female fertility and reproduction. Already with the desire to have a child, the need for vitamins, minerals and trace elements increases in order to optimally prepare...

Treat magnesium deficiency and prevent it effectively

Almost all of us know it: sudden muscle cramps - most often at night or during sports. This muscle cramp can be harmless, but is also often a symptom of a magnesium deficiency. Pregnant and breastfeeding women in particular, but...

Vitamin D in the desire to have children

Sunlight on the skin not only has a pleasant warming function. It also leads to the synthesis of vitamin D, which, among many other processes in the body, regulates our sex hormone balance in a complex interaction. But to what...

Pimp your Eggs - How Coenzyme Q10 Improves Egg Quality

Coenzyme Q10 can improve egg quality and is often recommended as a power food for better eggs under the keyword "Pimp your Eggs". Find out why coenzyme Q10 can improve the quality of eggs (and even sperm) in this article....

What dietary supplements for those who want to have children?

Involuntary childlessness affects about every sixth couple in Austria. This can have many causes, such as stress, smoking, an increasingly older age of first-time mothers, lack of sleep or diet. A change to a vitamin-rich and wholesome diet can help...

APOTHEKER Spirits: our signature cocktail recipes

Our Spirits Collection combines the centuries-old tradition and knowledge of the apothecary trade of alcohol-based herbal extracts from the regional plant world, which our ancestors already knew how to use as a remedy. This ancient knowledge has been reinterpreted in...