Cancer, lungs

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COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema of the lungs

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Respiratory system, upper, lungs, croup, laryngotracheobronchitis, tracheal bronchitis

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Viral infections, virus, respiratory, lungs, conjunctiva, adenoviruses

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Viral infections, virus, respiratory, lungs, coronaviruses

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Viral infections, virus, respiratory, lungs, parainfluenza

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Respiratory system, lungs, airways, general complaints, recovery after lung diseases

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Blood, coughing up, hemoptysis, respiratory haemorrhage, hemorrhage in lungs

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Respiratory system, lungs, chronic inflammation of, asthma

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Respiratory system, lungs, airways, inflammation of the bronchii, bronchitis

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Thyme, common, Thymus vulgaris L.

Some herbs are well-known because they appear in every spice rack. Common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, is one of them. Originally, mostly people from the countries around the Mediterranean Sea used…
Thyme - thymus vulgaris - stem and leaves. CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=260175

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Tea plant, Camellia sinensis

When it comes to the tea plant, Camellia sinensis or assamica, it is almost impossible not to overlook things worth mentioning. So, forgive me if I missed anything. I will…
tea shrub - camellia sinensis - dried tea

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Plantain, ribwort, Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort plantain, Plantago lanceolata, has definitely earned its monograph in this vademecum. Although it is a plant that is easy to overlook – with an inflorescence that can hardly be…
plantain - plantago lanceolata - inflorescence

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Mallow, common, Malva sylvestris L.

Common mallow, Malva sylvestris, is one of my favourites and not just because of its cheerful pink to purple flowers. In the past, mallow tea supported me through troubles concerning…
mallow - malva sylvestris - flower

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Linden tree, Tilia cordata

There are numerous old linden trees along the street where I live at the time of writing this monograph. When they are flowering you almost get intoxicated by their wonderfully…
Linden tree - tilia cordata - tree

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Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, is so versatile… you simply got to have this plant in your garden. If not because of its many applications, then at least because of all the…
lavendel - lavandula angustifolia - hele plant

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Horsetail, Equisetum arvense

When I was young, I was intrigued by horsetail, Equisetum arvense. I could stare at the twigs for ages. This plant looked like a construction kit! My fascination grew when…
horsetail - equisetum arvense - tops

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How to make a medicinal herbal syrup, part 1: the basics

When I was very little, I didn't really appreciate many of the home-made remedies administered to me. It was medicine that was bitter and far from tasty. I rather coughed…
How to make a medicinal herbal syrup, part 1: the basics

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Chlorine

Mineral. Symbol: Cl.

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Vitamin E, (alpha-)tocopherol

Scope: non-specific antioxidant in various tissues, such as cell wall; anti-oxidative effect in fats and cholesterol, but also in vit. A, carotene and other fat soluble substances; Vit. E is…

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Vitamin A, retinol

Scope: eyes, skin, mucous membranes, immune system, reproduction, antioxidant

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