Eucalyptus - medicinal properties and contraindications

Eucalyptus belongs to the genus of evergreen woody plants. It prefers a tropical and subtropical climate. We have eucalyptus found in the Crimea and in Sochi. This is a very light-loving plant.

Eucalyptus oil contains:

• essential oil, thanks to which eucalyptus and has its healing properties;
• aldehydes;
• phytoncides;
• ketones;
• resinous embalming agents.

The most valuable in the field of medicine are the following varieties of eucalyptus - spherical, prutovidny, blue and silver.

Globular eucalyptus

Spherical eucalyptus - evergreen fast-growing tree with a straight trunk. Occurs in the Caucasus, Crimea, Azerbaijan.In medicine, the leaves of the plant are used - leathery, heart-shaped. The main therapeutic properties of spherical eucalyptus - anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, sedative.

Pollen of eucalyptus globulus - an excellent antipyretic.

Eucalyptus

The main active component of eucalyptus is also an essential oil. Leaves are used as a medicinal raw material. Of these, a mixture is prepared, which later becomes a medicinal raw material. By the way, eucalyptus leaves are the main food of koalas.

Blue Eucalyptus

Blue eucalyptus - a tree that reaches a height of 150 meters. Its leaves are also medicinal raw materials. It is a strong antiseptic - stronger than carbolic acid.

Blue eucalyptus is used:

• for pain in muscles and joints;
• if you need to normalize breathing;
• if you need to have an antiviral or antimicrobial effect;
• if you need to restore balance.

Eucalyptus silver

Silver eucalyptus, or cineraria, also belongs to the family of giant trees. This type is often used for the manufacture of bath brooms. The branches of silver eucalyptus are difficult to bend, so it is convenient to catch steam with such a broom. Bathing procedures are recommended for heavy smokers - for removing harmful toxins from the body. In the steam room you can also carry out inhalation - a broom is moistened in the eucalyptus infusion and pressed against the face. Breathing is through the nose. The procedure perfectly helps with diseases of the bronchi, a bad cold and a long cough.

The role of eucalyptus in medicine

The basis of the medicinal use of the plant is antiseptic. Preparations prepared with the use of eucalyptus, destroy streptococci and staphylococcus, dysentery amoeba and other infections.

Eucalyptus is recommended for the following diseases:

• laryngitis;
• otitis;
• tonsillitis;
• colds and infectious diseases;
• bronchitis;
• tracheitis;
• pleurisy.

It has an excellent analgesic effect.It is used for burns, frostbite, in the treatment of wounds, cuts, abrasions, for furunculosis, purulent mastitis, inflammation of the genitourinary system and inflammation of the eyelids. From this type of eucalyptus often decoctions, tinctures are prepared, it is prescribed for rheumatism, radiculitis, arthritis and neuralgia.

In cosmetology with the help of eucalyptus struggling with hair loss, acne.

Pharmaceuticals with eucalyptus

1. Eucalyptus oil - made from spherical eucalyptus, available in glass bottles of 10, 15 and 20 ml. It is recommended for use as a cold that has already begun, and as a prophylactic agent. Also used for motion sickness in transport, acne, acne, radiculitis, joint pain, bruises and diseases of the genitourinary system.
2. Dr. Theiss ointment - used for the treatment of cough, expectorant and anti-vomiting agent. The ointment is applied to the skin and used for inhalation.
3. Eucalyptus tincture is available in 25 ml bottles. Antiseptic preparation, perfectly fights inflammatory processes, staphylococcal infections, fungal diseases. It has excellent expectorant,analgesic and sedative effect, due to which it is prescribed for laryngitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, insomnia, excessive emotional excitability.
4. Pectusin - white flat-cylindrical tablets. Designed for resorption, relieve inflammation of the mucous.
5. Efkamon - balm for rubbing. It relieves pain, fatigue and inflammation, improves blood circulation, reduces swelling and redness. It helps with osteochondrosis and radiculitis, is used for neuralgia, helps to get in shape after physical exertion.
6. Ingalipt - spray. Sprayed onto the mucosa with a detachable spray tube. It helps with inflammation of the tonsils and laryngeal mucosa.
7. Inhakamf - inhaler for the nose. Used with laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis. It has anti-inflammatory effect.

Contraindications and side effects

Experts call the following contraindications:

• in diseases of the kidneys and liver;
• epilepsy;
• during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• during whooping cough;
• with hypertension;
• during chemotherapy;
• Children up to 3 years old are prescribed only in the form of ointments.

During treatment, the dose prescribed by the physician should be strictly observed, as overdose may cause undesirable reactions. In some cases, may cause bloating, flatulence.

With long-term treatments can be observed:

• nausea;
• vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• itching;
• swelling.

Side effects will disappear shortly after cessation of procedures.

Important! In patients with a tendency to allergies, bronchial spasm may occur during inhalation.

Recipes of traditional medicine

1. For uterine fibroma: 50-60 finely chopped eucalyptus spherical leaves pour 1 liter of hot water. Heat in a water bath for 5-10 minutes, then let it brew for 2-3 hours. Gently strain. The resulting decoction is used for enemas, lotions, washings.
2. For fungus: hot water and eucalyptus oil are mixed in equal proportions, then the fabric is moistened with the resulting solution, applied to the sore spot and lightly wound with a clean bandage.
3. For inflammation of the lungs - brew 4 tablespoons of dry crushed eucalyptus leaves per 1 liter of hot water, let it brew.Then drink.
4. For prostate: mix a few drops of eucalyptus oil with 50 ml of milk. Apply to mikroklizm. The term of treatment is 1 month.
5. For stomatitis, an infusion of 3 tablespoons of eucalyptus leaves and 3 cups of boiling water is prepared. The resulting infusion is heated in a water bath, cooled and used for rinsing the mouth.
6. When coughing, bronchitis - preparing a mixture of 4 teaspoons of eucalyptus and a liter of water. The resulting mixture is infused, and then consumed inside.
7. When migraines - brew in a liter of boiling water a mixture of eucalyptus, fireweed and lime blossom. Give brew. Accept during the day 2-3 times in small portions.
8. As poultices eucalyptus is used for purulent wounds, burns. Crushed leaves pour boiling water, allow to infuse for several hours. After that, moisten with a solution a clean napkin or a bandage, put it on disturbing places and hold it for about half an hour.
9. For wound healing, a decoction of 50 grams of eucalyptus leaves is used in half with a glass of water.
10. With gastritis, 20 grams of crushed leaves are poured with a glass of boiling water. The infusion should be heated in a water bath for half an hour.Then it is cooled, passed through a gauze, wring out. Then diluted with water. The decoction can be used for a maximum of 36 hours.
11. When acne rash, eucalyptus oil is applied with point light massaging movements.
12. To strengthen the immunity, you can prepare the broth as follows: a small amount of dried leaves pour a glass of boiling water. Let stand for about an hour. Then dilute with warm boiled water with the addition of a small amount of honey.
13. In case of chronic rhinitis, a saline solution can be prepared with the addition of eucalyptus oil, and used to rinse the nose.
14. With a sore throat - a spoonful of crushed leaves is brewed with a glass of boiling water, the resulting infusion should be gargled.
15. With a strong nasal congestion, you can inhale - pour hot water into a mug, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil, cover with a towel - and inhale the steam for several minutes, alternately - with the nose and mouth.
16. Eucalyptus oil perfectly relieves toothache. A cotton swab dipped in a small amount of eucalyptus should be applied to the aching tooth.
17. With the help of eucalyptus, you can prepare a relaxing bath - by adding a few drops of oil there and after sitting for 10-15 minutes. Bathing water should not be too hot.
18. To relieve muscle pain, you need to rub a little bit of essential oil into the sore spot, then take cover with a woolen cloth. Such treatment must be carried out for at least a week.
19. Eucalyptus is often used as an insect repellent. We mix water with eucalyptus oil and just leave it in the room for a day.

The role of eucalyptus in medicine is difficult to underestimate. However, it should be remembered that no matter how miraculous this plant may be, treatment with eucalyptus should be started only upon the recommendation of a doctor.

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