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Table 2 Anthroposophic supportive treatment base medicinal products

From: Integrative medicine during the intensive phase of chemotherapy in pediatric oncology in Germany: a randomized controlled trial with 5-year follow up

Name, Dosage Form

Manufacturer

Ingredient

Indication

Application

Administration and dose

Helixor® A

0.1 mg, 1 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 50 mg,Solution for injection

Helixor Heilmittel GmbH

Aqueous fresh plant extract of Viscum album subspecies abietis, (fir mistletoe)

Malignant disease

Subcutaneous injection

2x week, dose increase dependent on skin reaction: 0.1 mg – 100 mg

Aurum/Prunus, Liquid dilution for injection

WALA Heilmittel GmbH

Aurum metallicum dil. D9; Prunus spinosa e floribus et summitatibus ferm 33d dil. D5 (HAB, Method 33d)

Aurum: Protection and sheath for the living organism

Prunus: Strengthening of the immunological defense

Intravenous injection

1 ml ampule given before chemotherapy

Nux vomica D4, Solution for injection

Weleda AG

Nux vomica Dil. D4

For functional gastrointestinal disorders with nausea and/or vomiting

Intravenous injection

1 ml ampule given before chemotherapy

Cichorium planta tota 5%, Globules

WALA Heilmittel GmbH

Cichorium intybus e planta tota ferm 33c (chicory, HAB, Method 33c)

Stimulation of rhythmically mediated processes in the organism in terms of harmonization

Oral

<  4 years: 3 × 5 globules daily

≥ 4 years: 3 × 7 globules daily

Oxalis Folium Rh D4, Aqueous dilution

Weleda AG

Oxalis, Folium Rh Dil. D4

Stimulation and harmonization of metabolic processes, as well as excretory and digestive functions

Oral

<  4 years: 3 × 5 drops daily

≥ 4 years: 3 × 7 drops daily

Phosphorus D8, Globules

WALA Heilmittel GmbH

Phosphorus dil. D8

Strengthening of regenerative forces plus harmonization of sleep-wake-cycle

Oral

<  4 years: 5 globules daily in the morning

≥ 4 years: 10 globules daily in the morning

Phosphorus D30, Globules

WALA Heilmittel GmbH

Phosphorus dil. D30

Strengthening of regenerative forces plus harmonization of sleep-wake-cycle

Oral

<  4 years: 5 globules daily in the evening

≥ 4 years: 10 globules daily in the evening

Ratanhia comp., Solution

Weleda AG

Myrrhae tinctura, Ratanhiae radix extractum fluidum, Aesculus, Cortex, ethanol. Decoctum Dil. D19, Argentum nitricum Dil. D14, Fluorit Dil. D9, Kieserit Dil. D19, Caryophylli floris aetheroleum, Eucalypti aetheroleum, Lavandulae aetheroleum, Menthae piperitae aetheroleum, Salviae officinalis aetheroleum

Oral care during chemotherapy and in case of manifest mucosal lesions

Mouthwash

30 drops daily in 100 ml water