Stories

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...

Our store in Vienna's Herrengasse was awarded the GERMAN DESIGN AWARD SPECIAL 2022! The high-calibre international jury honoured our store, which was developed in cooperation with the Wiener Architecture Office KLK with a Special Mention in Excellent Architecture. The Saint Charles...

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...

"Joy in what you do, connection with each other and that everyone can be who they are" is what director Nina Katschnig says about the spirit of the gallery. We at Saint Charles could not have described what we do...

The latest scientific research, e.g. by Dr. Frank Madeo, University of Graz or Dr. Valter Longeo, University of California, confirms what Hippocrates of Kos (460-377 BC), the father of modern medicine, already taught. ), the father of modern medicine, taught:...

More and more people are looking into the topic of fasting. With the first Marienkron Fasting Survey, our partner, the Kurhaus Marienkron, shed light on the state of knowledge, motives and experiences of the Austrian population regarding the conscious renunciation...

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....

We are looking for franchise partners who share our passion for reinterpreting old knowledge and want to open an Experience Store together with us. There are many reasons to become part of our mission, but we consider 5 aspects to...

The Swiss stone pine (Pinus cembra, Pinaceae), also called Queen of the Alps, grows in the Bavarian, Austrian and Swiss Alps at over 1800m above sea level. It grows to a height of 20-30 m and can live up to...

"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...

It is no secret that we have shifted to Traditional European Medicine. Based on this philosophy, which sees the human being not in isolation but as part of nature, we offer an exceptional, holistic concept of face and body treatments...

In the heart of Vienna, in the middle of the famous Mariahilfer Strasse, the new Hotel Motto is an extraordinary boutique hotel. It combines the Parisian flair of the 1920s with a modern Viennese attitude to life and Scandinavian cosiness....

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...

Amber glass is usually legally prescribed as a container for pharmaceutical products. But this is not the only reason why many products in our Saint Charles Apothecary own line are filled in amber or violet glass. There are many advantages...

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...

Welcome to the new world of Saint Charles. We are delighted that you share our passion for natural products and sustainability! We would like not only to meet your expectations, but to exceed them. With our SAINT FRIENDS programme, we...

If you look at the history of packaging design at Saint Charles, and with it the preoccupation with waste avoidance, you have to look deep into the company's DNA. This starts with the magisterial preparation. Everyone knows the individual formulas...

FFP2 masks are considered a more effective means of protection against the coronavirus than cloth or surgical masks and are now mandatory to wear in many areas of our daily lives. However, there are some important things to keep in...