MEDICINAL PLANTS

Pharmacopoeia:

Treaty where they meet all drugs, their main characteristics and their possible mixtures. Each country publishes its own pharmacopoeia, being the most prestigious USP (United States Pharmacopeia) and BP (British Pharmacopeia).

Pharmacy:

The branch of health science which is responsible for knowledge of drugs in all its depth: extraction, preparation, effects, etc..

Phlebitis:

Inflammation of the veins.

Photophobia:

Intolerance to bright light.

Photosynthesis:

Set of chain reactions to obtain energy from plants that have chlorophyll. On carbon, water and light energy, sugars are synthesized energy function.

Pistil:

Part of the flower formed by the carpels free or welded together. Situated in the center of the flower.

Plaster:

Medicinal preparations intended for application to the skin. With the body temperature softens and sticks to the skin without melting.

Pollen:

Powder containing the anthers of the stamens. This dust is expelled to the outside so you can reach the stigmas of the pistil and subsequently fertilize the ovary.

Polysaccharide:

All of the sugars attached by a link.

Potion:

Solution of medicinal products to be eaten with a spoon.

Preparation oficinal:

Medicinal preparations and are guaranteed by the pharmacist dispensed at the pharmacy, whose formulas and characteristics listed in the National Formulary and does not require a prescrición optional for its dispensation.

Proprietary:

It's all prepared medicinal product marketed under a special name and a special pack.

Purifying:

A substance that purifies the fluids of the body, especially the blood.

Pyrexia:

See Fever.

Important: The use of information on medicinal plants, without the minimum knowledge in dosage and descriptions can cause problems or side effects. You should always talk to a doctor, pharmacist or qualified personnel before taking herbs or medicinal plants. Take the texts and information such as single orientation for subsequent verification contrast and medical professionals. World Topic assumes no liability in connection with the material on the web.