Eucalyptus is the tree of the Myrtle family,which can grow to a height of one hundred meters. Under natural conditions, it grows in Australia, and artificially planted it in the southern latitudes of the Crimea, Africa, Moldova, the Caucasus, America, Indonesia, New Zealand. The most valuable part of this tree is the leaves harvested in September. They include essential oil with a bitter-spicy aroma, tannins, phytoncides, organic resin. Let us consider in more detail what the leaves of eucalyptus are, their use for medicinal purposes.
Due to the rich composition of the leaves, they are used in recipes for both official and traditional medicine. They possess:
Medicinal forms from the leaves of this tree foundits use in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system, respiratory system, sexual and urinary system, skin, and also with them strengthen the body's defenses and prevent the development of tumors.
The substances that enter into the raw material are destructive to streptococci, staphylococcus, dysentery rod, intestinal parasites, trichomonads, the causative agent of malaria, and deter mosquitoes and mosquitoes.
Instruction for use indicates that ithas a pronounced antiseptic, expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. The composition of this herbal preparation includes the following beneficial substances: ellagic acid, resins, flavonoids, wax, essential oil and tannins.
Active components of the tincture have an effect on the body:
When the tincture is applied to the skin, it rendersastringent, anesthetic, antipruritic and anti-exudative effect. If you take inside a product made from such raw materials as eucalyptus leaves, the instruction for use indicates that in this case a very strong expectorant, mucolytic and bronchodilator effect will be performed. In addition, tincture normalizes the process of digestion and increases the work of the digestive glands.
If you take a tincture of 20 drops, it helps with the following diseases:
Since such a tool helps to relieve inflammation, it helps to quickly heal wounds, scratches, ulcers, acne, burns and cuts.
Medicines based oneucalyptus, have no contraindications, do not have a side effect, have high efficiency. The main active substance is eucalyptol, which is in essential oil.
But it is necessary to take into account such a moment thatmedicinal forms of eucalyptus leaves are not recommended for children under three years of age, with individual intolerance and hypersensitivity to the active substance. With caution use the drug for chronic liver and kidney diseases.
Eucalyptus leaves are used in treatmentinflammation of the intestines, gastritis with low acidity. In this case, a decoction is prepared from this raw material. To do this, 15 grams of dry leaves are poured into a dish of enamel and poured a glass of boiling water. The resulting mixture is boiled in a water bath for 25 minutes. Then the product is cooled, filtered, brought to the initial volume and put in a cool place. The broth is stored for 48 hours, not more. Take it should be in a warm form after eating three times a day for a quarter of a glass. Treatment is carried out for 10 days.
With the help of decoction digestion is normalized, the body gets rid of parasites, the bubbling in the intestines is reduced. In addition, there is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
If the treatment uses such raw materials aseucalyptus leaves, their application is effective in inflammatory pathologies of respiratory organs, such as laryngitis, bronchitis and acute respiratory-viral diseases (adenovirus infection, influenza). For this, a tincture of fresh plant leaves is prepared. They are chopped very finely and they fill 1/3 liter cans. After that, pour sugar to half of this capacity, stop the neck with a cotton cloth and put it in a dark and warm place for 3-4 days.
After this period, such a syrup is added0.5 liters of vodka, mix well and stand for a week. Then such a device is filtered, filled with a bottle of dark glass and stored in a refrigerator. Take a tincture of 30 drops, before it was previously diluted in 60 ml of boiled water, for 12 days before eating. This drug has an expectorant, antimicrobial and antiseptic effect, helps to strengthen immunity and helps to recover faster.
Tincture, diluted in a glass of warm water, helps with angina, stomatitis, tonsillitis, gum disease, gingivitis.
Find the dry leaves of eucalyptus application intreatment of purulent skin diseases, trophic ulcers, long non-healing wounds, inflammation of the joints and muscles. To prepare the infusion, take three dessert spoons of raw materials, pour into a saucepan, pour boiling water (300 ml) and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. After this, the agent must be insisted for an hour and filtered through gauze.
Use the infusion as a compress,putting it on the affected areas of the skin, joints and muscles. For grinding, use a mixture of vegetable and eucalyptus oil in a 1: 2 ratio. The course of treatment is carried out until complete recovery.
If suddenly the kidneys become inflamed or exacerbateda chronic process of the urinary system (pyelonephritis, cystitis, urolithiasis), then you can take a pharmacy tincture of eucalyptus. To do this, 25 drops should be dissolved in 150 ml of warm water and taken before meals three times a day.
Also found for eucalyptus leaf-shaped leavesapplication in the treatment of cervical erosion, vaginal inflammation, bacterial vaginosis. To do this, decoction of these leaves is impregnated with tampons and set overnight. Treatment is carried out for 7 days. Also, the decoction can be syringed, which allows to improve the prognosis of the disease and shorten the duration of treatment.
Plants used for medicinal purposes givewonderful effect. But nevertheless, they are capable of having side effects, so before using them, consult your doctor.
It is undesirable to use eucalyptus oil, infusionor ointment for children up to the age of two. Also, people suffering from asthma, liver and kidney disease, convulsions, hypotension, drugs from this plant can be used only after consultation with your doctor. It is forbidden to take drugs for pregnant and lactating women.
Thus, eucalyptus leaves are foundapplication in the treatment of various diseases. Proper use of the medicinal forms of such a plant can have the most positive effect on the body. But all the same, it is best to consult your doctor before it.
