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Arnica
(Arnica montana L.)
General comments: Medicinal arnica oil is extracted from fresh or dried arnica flowers.
Pharmacology
- Herb: Arnica flower (Arnicae flos).
- Important constituents
• Arnica montana: Sesquiterpene lactones of the pseudoguaianolide type (mainly esters of helenalin and 11 a,l 3-dihydrohelenalin), essential oil (0.2-0.35 %), and Read the rest of this post >>>
Nutraceuticals for Respiratory Problems
Common chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, cough, and sinusitis are routinely treated with prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) products. It is estimated that 5% of the United States population has asthma. Coughing may be the most common reason patients with a respiratory infection seek medical attention. Young adults seeking medical treatment for acute sinusitis account for 5% of physician visits.