You can recognise it by its white trunk: the birch. The medicinal powers that were attributed to the slender tree in times past have been forgotten today. Yet birch hydrolate is healthy and can be used for a wide variety...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sun allergy, also known as polymorphic light dermatosis, is a common skin reaction triggered by the sun's rays. This reaction can range from mild redness to itchy blisters and swelling. In this blog post, our pharmacists provide valuable tips and...
Saint Charles proudly announces an exceptional collaboration with the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. Together, they have created a fragrance composition that captures the characteristic aromas of the renowned national theater. The product of this collaboration is the soap SOAPOPERA,...
Vienna has gained a new hotspot with the opening of the Imperial Riding School Hotel in May 2024. The historic building, lovingly renovated, combines Vienna's rich history with modern luxury and offers guests an unrivalled experience with Saint Charles products....
How can the essence of Vienna be encapsulated in a microdose? This extraordinary question was explored by Saint Charles in a collaborative project with Vienna Tourism. Together, we developed a limited collection of 380 tablet sets for the innovative marketing...
Impure skin is age-independent and can affect people from adolescence to menopause. In this blog post, we delve into the causes of impure skin. Our Saint Charles cosmetician Diana also provides tips on how to properly care for impure skin....
Essential oils have been recognised for centuries as gentle sources of relaxation, balance and harmony. Anyone who has breathed in the refreshing air of a forest or savoured the delicate, floral scent of roses can attest to the healing effects...
With an area of around 1.8 square metres, the skin is the largest organ in the human body and clearly shows when the gut microbiome is out of balance with impurities, skin irritations and inflammation. A balanced microbiome improves the...
Food supplements with fermented drinks and ferment cures are based on naturopathic conviction and ancient knowledge. Traditional fermentation has been recognised for generations as a powerful way of refining high-quality foods. Today we know more precisely how strongly the resulting...
Kidney vetch, also appropriately known as apothecary clover, is a hairy flowering plant that can be used to treat wounds. Dr Hauschka has been utilising the "superpowers" of this plant in its premium natural cosmetics for over 15 years. We...
