The eucalyptus tree, rich in its healing properties, is widely used in medicine. The healing effect is especially pronounced when using tinctures from the leaves of this plant. This widespread drug has a strong expectorant, anti-inflammatory analgesic and antiseptic effect. Tinctures from this plant can be either water or alcohol. Their effectiveness depends on the percentage of eucalyptus essential oil, which can range from 0.5 to 4.5%.
Application area
Tincture of eucalyptus, the use of which inside improves the digestive system, has a mucolytic, bronchodilator and expectorant effect. When used externally, this drug has anesthetic and antipruritic effects. The tincture of eucalyptus is also used in neurology. The valuable essential oils contained in it and a small amount of bitterness can improve sleep and get out of a state of depression.
It destroys eucalyptus dysentery bacillus, suppresses the growth of sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis bacteria, fights the causative agents of malaria fever.
The antiseptic and disinfectant properties of this plant are used in the treatment of wounds and various infectious diseases.
The tincture of eucalyptus is also used in gynecology. She is recommended douching for inflammation of the vagina and whites.
Alcohol tincture has a bactericidal effect, destroying Escherichia coli. When taking this drug in conjunction with antibiotics, the therapeutic effect is achieved in a shorter time.
The use of tinctures of eucalyptus 2-3 times a day inside of 20 drops will help with:
- hypertension,
- headache,
- rake,
- rachite
- insomnia
- shortness of breath,
- diseases of the digestive system,
- cardiac arrhythmias,
This medication improves overall well-being and serves as a choleretic agent.
Due to the ability to suppress inflammation, tincture of eucalyptus significantly accelerates the healing of wounds, ulcers, scratches, burns, acne and cuts.
Effectively rinse this drug with the throat and mouth with colds.
A noticeable therapeutic effect is obtained by tincture of eucalyptus, used in the form of lotions, for eye diseases such as barley and conjunctivitis.
In this case, an aqueous solution of this drug is used.
Tincture of eucalyptus, inhalation with the use of which has a good therapeutic effect in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, can be used with other medicinal herbs and honey.
Contraindications
Tincture of eucalyptus, the instruction for use of which warns of side effects, can cause allergies to some components of the essential oil when taking high doses. A manifestation of this reaction is diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. With frequent or prolonged inhalation, dry mucous membranes of the mouth and throat may appear.
It is recommended to check the susceptibility of the patient to this drug before use, and also avoid contact with the eyes. If undesirable reactions occur, it is necessary to use another drug with a similar effect.
Home cooking
Eucalyptus tincture is used in many diseases, so if you wish, you can make it yourself. To do this, finely chopped leaves of the plant are placed in a glass dish of dark glass, filling it in a third. Then, half the capacity is filled with sugar and left in a dark place for four days, tied with a gauze over the neck. After the leaves separate the juice, 500 g of vodka is poured into the syrup, mixed well and insisted for seven days in a cool and dark place. The tincture thus prepared is filtered. Store it in a cool, dark place.