The following is some literary information about the herbs used in our creams and gels:
Cardiospermum halicababum (Baloon Vine): this plant from Asia is indicated for allergic and inflammatory reactions of the skin. This includes also itching and acute nettle-rash, which is often caused by washing agents and insect bites.
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower): this well known medicinal plant also has an effect by external application. It is wound healing and anti-inflammatory. It generally enhances the regulatory power of resistance. It is used in case of eczema and skin inflammations.
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel): is an internal and external remedy for diseases of the veins, for example varicose veins and lower leg ulcers. The plant has also a wound healing effect and is used therefore generally for local inflammations. The advice is also to use it for hands with damaged skin.
Hypericum perforatum (Common St.John’s Wort): the oil made from the flowers of this plant is used externally in cases of burns and also sun-burns. The pure Common St. John’s Wort oil is known as effective wound healing remedy. It is excellent for nerve pains following injuries and operations.
Chamomilla recutita (Chamomile or bot. Camomile): is indicated externally for skin inflammations. It can be used also in cases of insect bites. Excellent in cases of pustules because of its antitoxic effect. (at the moment not available)
Calendula officinalis (Marigold): this traditional medicinal plant is well known for its anti-inflammatory and granulation promoting effect. It is used therefore particularly for the production of appropriate ointments and tinctures. Couperose can also be treated with Calendula.
