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A lack of serotonin leads to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, sleep, eating and memory disorders. Synthetic antidepressants have a long list of side effects, which is why in this article we present some plants and herbs that are popularly used...

The hormone melatonin controls the day-night rhythm and is formed in the body from the nerve messenger serotonin. The intake of melatonin is used for the short-term treatment of a primary sleep disorder characterised by poor sleep quality (insomnia). In...

St. John's wort is also called "mood enhancer" or "captured power of the sun" and is considered the most popular and important medicinal plant for depression and low moods. But what makes St. John's wort so special? What is St....

Griffonia is said to have numerous positive effects. Griffonia is the name of the African black bean. The climbing plant is native to the African jungle. The fruits of the plant are green pods that resemble chili peppers in shape....

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...

"Make a wish come true" is the motto of this year's Saint Charles Christmas World. But what does your mother, father, best friend or partner wish for? To make the decision easier for you, we have compiled selected tips for...

Skin ageing is a natural process that we cannot stop and that shows up differently in each person. However, nature offers us effective alternatives to combat or prevent the signs of time that have already set in. One important measure...

When it comes to natural or bioidentical hormone therapy, there is no getting around one particular hormone - progesterone. Our Saint Charles pharmacy in Berlin specialises in treatment with endogenous hormones. In this article, pharmacist Sabine Oeverhaus-Zeeck shares her expertise on...

Exercising in the fresh air among spruces, firs and pines is beneficial for body and soul. During a walk through the forest, we absorb organic substances from the conifers and their essential oils through our respiratory tract and skin. Pine...

Lavender was voted medicinal plant of the year in 2020. The pleasantly aromatic smelling medicinal plant has been well researched in the past and contains over 250 ingredients. At Saint Charles, we love the "all-rounder" of aromatherapy and use lavender...

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...

St. John's wort oil is a healing red oil from the yellow blossoms of St. John's wort. The macerate is also popularly called red oil. Herbal medicine has been using St. John's wort oil for centuries as a natural healing...

The Traditional European Medicine (TEM) has been dealing with proven methods of herbal medicine for centuries. One of its most important representatives in Europe is the physician and alchemist Paracelsus (1493-1541), who wrote comprehensive medical writings on the preparation of plant...

Fire Cider is a fiery vinegar decoction that is mainly known in the USA and is appreciated for its warming and expectorant effect. With Fire Cider, the name says it all: the fiery cold drink gets the circulation going in...

The oldest records of the healing properties of sage date back more than 4000 years. The ancient Egyptians already used the medicinal herb intensively in the treatment of serious diseases and epidemics. In the tombs of the pharaohs, sage was...

The pleasant-aromatic smelling medicinal plant of the year 2020 lavender is scientifically well researched. Around 280 ingredients have already been identified in the medicinal plant. Essentially, the healing power of lavender comes from the active ingredients contained in the essential...

Many are familiar with the leaves of butcher's broom from flower arrangements. The name butcher's broom is due to the fact that in earlier times food was often stored in baskets woven from twigs of butcher's broom. The prickly "leaves"...

Doctors of antiquity, such as Hippocrates, already swore by the health-promoting effect of the medicinal drink Oxymel. Translated, it means sour honey, because its main ingredients are vinegar ("oxos") and honey ("meli"), as well as additional herbs or spices, depending...

The Naturhotel Forsthofgut at the foot of the Leoganger Steinberge is distinguished by several awards, a highly motivated team and its proximity to nature. With this unique concept, the innovative family resort is known far beyond the borders of the...

Aloe Barbadensis Miller has been known as a medicinal plant for over 6000 years. It can store considerable amounts of moisture and nutrients in its leaves. This storage capacity is due to a gel-like structure inside the leaves. The so-called...

Constantly new information, everyday life is coming apart at the seams and in addition to the loss of the usual routine, some people are also experiencing existential fears. The current crisis situation leads to stress and an inner feeling of...