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Convallaria — the Latin name for lily of the valley — is best used in the form of a standardised fresh plant extract, together with Scilla maritima (sea onion or squill). It strengthens the heart muscles and extends its favourable effect to the blood vessels. If the patient is given the same dose as would [...]

In this method of preparing plant remedies, freshly cut or harvested plants are triturated with lactose, grape sugar or some other basic medium. Experience has shown this method to be one of the most effective. Unfortunately, as the process is slow and intricate, it is rarely used. Trituration has proved its worth in the manufacture [...]

Avoid squeezing spots and blackheads, unless you apply Molkosan to disinfect them right away. Otherwise you will only spread the bacteria, which usually settle in the inflamed skin pores. In other words, if you want to prevent the condition from getting worse you have to be very careful. Also, do not handle or work with [...]

The importance to our health of having good teeth is still not sufficiently appreciated. It is the same with health in general. We begin to value it only when we have lost it and are sick. Many people think it is enough to know that there are doctors available if they need them, and they [...]

The conscientious doctor is sometimes baffled because a seemingly serious case takes an unexpected turn for the better. On the other hand, the opposite can also happen: the patient seems to be making fine progress but suddenly the picture changes and the illness takes such a rapid turn for the worse that no skill, no [...]