Name Scientific name | Ethnomedical use | Verified scientific use | Use in Danish setting |
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Artichoke, in Boldocynara Cynara scolymus | Loss of appetite, dyspeptic complains, and prophylactic against reemission of gallstones and as a tonic in convalescence [30] | No data of clinical efficacya | Against flatulencec |
Boldo, in Boldocynara Peumus boldus | Dyspeptic complaints [30] | No data of clinical efficacya | Against flatulencec |
Brown Kelp, in Krauterblüt® Macrocystis pyrifera | Weight reduction, against hypertension and anemia in pregnancy [30] | No clinical data | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Caraway, in MK oil Carum carvi | Gastrointestinal cramps, flatulence, feelings of fullness, improve lactation, an emmenagogue [30] | Insufficient data of clinical efficacya | Anti-ageing properties with vital vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoidsc |
Cascarilla, in Krauterblüt® Croton eluteria | Digestive disorders, diarrhea and vomiting [30] | No clinical data | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon | Against urinary tract irritation, gout, rheumatism and calculus [30] | Mixed data of clinical efficacy [35] | Prevention and treatment of lighter, recurrent urinary tract infectionsb |
Dandelion, in Boldocynara Taraxacum officinale | Acute mastitis, urinary disorders, chronic ulcers, tuberculosis, flatulence, colic, kidney disease, gout, jaundice and biliary stones [30] | No data of clinical efficacya | Against flatulencec |
Evening primrose, in MK oil Oenothera biennis | Neurodermatitis, premenstrual syndrome, dietary aid, high cholesterol levels, menopausal hot flashes, mastalgia and treatment of hyperactivity in children [30] | Insufficient data of clinical efficacya | Anti-ageing properties with vital vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoidsc |
Fennel, in Krauterblüt® Foeniculum vulgare | Peptic discomforts, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, feeling of fullness, flatulence and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract [30] | Clinical data limited. Pharmacological data supports the use against mild spasmodic gastro-intestinal complaints, menstrual cramps and expectorants in cough with coldsa | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Field Horsetail, in Krauterblüt® Equisetum arvense | Tuberculosis, catarrh in the kidney and bladder regions, a hematostatic for profuse menstruation, nasal, pulmonary and gastric hemorrhages, rheumatic diseases, gout, poorly healing wounds, swelling, fractures, frostbite and loss of hair [30] | Insufficient data of clinical efficacya | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Garden angelica, in Krauterblüt® Angelica archangelica | Used against loss of appetite, dyspeptic and menstruation complaints, liver and biliary duct conditions, coughs and bronchitis [30] | Insufficient data of clinical efficacy. However, coumarin-derivatives in Angelica archangelica are phototoxica | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Ginger Zingiber officinale | Used as a carminative, expectorant, and astringent. To treat colds, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, dyspeptic symptoms and pharyngitis [30] | Antiemetica | No available data |
Glucosamines | Originally used in veterinary medicine | Limited data | Prevention and treatment of osteoarthritisc |
Green tea Camellia sinensis | Stomach disorders, nausea, migraine, symptoms of fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac and circulatory conditions, states of agitation, states of depression, pain, fever and fatigue [30] | Stimulatory effecta (corroborated with the caffeine content) | No available data |
Hibiscus, in Krauterblüt® Hibiscus sabdariffa | Diuretic, mild laxative, treatment of hypertension, pyrexia, cough, colds, malaria and skin inflammations [36] | Insufficient data of antihypertensive efficacy [37] | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Kefir (fermented probiotic milk product) | Limited data | Limited data | No available data |
Kombucha tea | Weight loss and anticancer properties [38] | No clinical data | No available data |
Lactic Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria (fermented probiotic milk product) | Introduced in the early twentieth century. To normalize the bacterial flora in the gut. | Mixed data of clinical efficacy [39] | Normalization of the intestinal florab |
Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra | Sore throats, appendicitis, constipation, and to increase milk production and micturition [30] | Insufficient data of clinical efficacya | Mucous release effect for cough in shorter periodsb |
Linseed, in MK oil Linum usitatissimum | For coughs, bronchial conditions, urethritis, diarrhea and gonorrhea [30] | Mixed data of clinical efficacy. However, effectiveness of treatment of habitual constipation and softening of stool is plausiblea | Anti-ageing properties with vital vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoidsc |
L-lysine | Limited data | Limited data | |
Mint Mentha piperita | Nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, respiratory infections, dysmenorrhea and colds [30] | Symptomatic relief of digestive disordersa | Indigestion and flatulenceb |
Nettle, in Krauterblüt® Urtica dioica | Hematogenic, rheumatic remedy, diuretic [30]. For diabetes, hypertension and prostate cancer [40] | Insufficient data of clinical efficacya | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Oregano Origanum vulgare | Colds, fever, cough, vomiting, dyspepsia painful menstruation, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract disorders, dysentery, jaundice and malnutrition for children [30] | Limited data | No available data |
Physillium Husk Fibre Plantago ovata | Against inflammation of the mucous membrane in the urogenital and gastrointestinal tract [30] | Treatment of habitual constipation, desirable soft stool and adjuvant to diet in hypercholesterolemiaa | Against constipation, diarrhea, to increase fiber intake and adjuvant to diet in hypercholesteremiab |
Quackgrass, in Krauterblüt® Agropyron repens | Urinary tract infections [30] | No data of clinical efficacya | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Raspberry leavesRubus idaeus | Relieve nausea and induce labour [30] | Insufficient data of clinical efficacya | No available data |
Rosehip, in MK oilRosa rugosa | Disorders in the efferent urinary tract, the kidneys, kidney stones, rheumatic conditions, gout, colds, scurvy, febrile conditions [30] | Limited data | Anti-ageing properties with vital vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoidsc |
Spinach, in Krauterblüt® Spinacia oleracea | Ailments of the gastrointestinal tract and blood generating [30] | Limited data | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Thyme Thymus vulgaris | Catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, asthma, laryngitis, cough, gastritis and dyspepsia [30] | No data of clinical efficacya | Expectorate by productive cough in combination with Primula verisb |
Turmeric Curcuma longa | Dyspeptic disorders and inflammations [30] | No data of clinical efficacya | No available data |
Yarrow, in Krauterblüt® Achillea millefolium | Laxative and treatments against bleeding hemorrhoids, menstrual complaints and gynecological agents [30] | No data of clinical efficacya | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |
Wormwood, in Krauterblüt® Artemisia absinthium | Ailments of gastrointestinal tract, liver disorders, bloating, anemia, irregular menstruation, intermittent fever, loss of appetite and worm infestation [30] | No data of clinical efficacya | Ensure a good supply of iron, riboflavin, pyridoxines, cobalamin and vitamin Cc |