The pomegranate is primarily known as a classic fruit. Parts of it can also be used for medical purposes.

The Schisandra berry is also known to us under the name Chinese split basket. The most common application is the dried fruit or a tea made from the berries. It is a medicinal plant that is very versatile to use

The uptake, inclusion and digestion of non-cellular particles in a cell that specializes in this process is known as phagocytosis. The inclusion of the particles takes place via the formation of cavities (phagosomes) after the particles have been taken up

The nocturnal interruption of sleep by a violent need to urinate is the rule for many older people in Germany. At least one in ten people over 60 and more than 80 percent of those over 80 years old suffer from nocturia or nocturnal

Choroid plexus is the name for a plexus of veins that is located in the cavity system of the brain. The plexus is important for the production of liquor.

The skeletal muscles are all muscles that are responsible for voluntary movements. This doesn't just include muscles that are directly adjacent to the skeleton. For example, the arm, leg and shoulder muscles also fall under the overgrip

The evening primrose or common evening primrose originally comes from North America and was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. At first it was only considered an ornamental plant, later its healing powers were discovered, especially with regard to skin care and skin diseases

A stroke of the cheek or the corner of the mouth is enough to immediately trigger a baby's search reflex. It is one of the most important early childhood reflexes and guides the newborn's search for the mother's breast or the bottle of milk

The ELISA test is a medical laboratory examination which results in what is known as an antigen-antibody reaction. Different antigens that play a role in human or veterinary medicine can be tested

The blue monkshood, which is beautiful in its appearance, is considered to be Europe's most poisonous plant, along with the foxglove, and is under nature protection. In earlier times it was a popular murder poison because of its highly toxic effects.

Post-infectious glomerulonephritis is an inflammatory process in the kidney corpuscles (medical term glomeruli). The cause of the disease is a reaction of the immune system to a certain type of pathogen, the so-called

The average age of our population is rising more and more and with it the number of people with an increased risk of heart disease. This also increases the need for examinations that affect the cardiovascular system