Research Article

Adverse Drug Reactions in a Complementary Medicine Hospital: A Prospective, Intensified Surveillance Study

Table 1

Most frequently prescribed anthroposophic medications (AMEDs) based on plant and metal preparationsa at the Community Hospital Havelhoehe.

Plant/metalaMain indicationAmpoules [mL]Dilutions [mL]Triturations [g]Tablets [ ]Ointments/oils [g]

Kalanchoe daigremontiana/pinnata (cathedral bells)Psychic agitation, restlessness, and anxiety4512200745
Viscum album (mistletoe extract)Cancer2251
Aconitum napellus (monkshood)(Neuropathic) Pain146850020 000
Aurum (gold)Harmonisation of salutogenic forces15702700503 500
Argentum (silver)Activation of anabolic processes133090
Arnica montana (arnica)Traumatic injury638421018 820
Fragaria vesca/Vitis vinifera (strawberry/vine leaves)Toxic hepatic damage8200

aComprising plants and metals in different concentrations, partly also in combination with other ingredients.