Eleutherococcus has long been known as a medicinal plant, but in Russia began to be used relatively recently. Its medicinal properties are recognized not only by folk healers, but also by official medicine. The real storehouse of trace elements useful for the human body is Eleutherococcus. Contraindications must be taken into account.
In our country, warfare is found in the Far East: in the Amur Region, Khabarovsk Territory, and in the south of Sakhalin. Spiny Eleutherococcus is a shrub plant belonging to the Araliaceae family. In its qualities, it is similar to ginseng, for which it received the name "Siberian ginseng."
The use of eleutherococcus is truly unlimited, due to its chemical composition. In medicine, plant roots, which are harvested in late autumn, are especially valued. It is produced in the form of an alcohol extract, tincture and tablets. All forms of medication have exactly the same effect. In addition to its undeniable benefits, eleutherococcus also has contraindications.
Eleutherococcus is prescribed in the same cases as ginseng. It is a unique drug, like most adaptogens, which have a stimulating and tonic effect.
Preparations from plant roots have an exciting effect on the central nervous system, improve reflex-motor function, mental performance, motor activity, increase appetite and visual acuity, lower blood sugar, increase the body's resistance to external influences, stimulate metabolism, relieve nervous tension, give vitality, and resist stress, strengthen immunity.
Healing plants, including Eleutherococcus, can not be called drugs in full. They are taken as an addition to the main medical or surgical treatment.
The most commonly used alcoholic extract of the plant, which is sold in pharmacies. There is an impressive list of diseases and ailments in which Eleutherococcus is used. Contraindications of the drug must be studied before taking.
Eleutherococcus acts as a tonic and stimulant with a decrease in working capacity, fatigue, overwork. Prescribe the drug for stress, various neuroses, low pressure. Eleutherococcus is shown for the prevention of diseases in workers in hazardous industries, for chronic lung diseases, after serious illnesses leading to exhaustion, and for rehabilitation after heavy procedures. Apply the drug for obesity, impotence, diabetes, gynecological diseases, pathological menopause.
Take the drug from the plant in the morning and afternoon in one to three doses. The duration of administration and dosage are determined by the attending physician.
I must say that Eleutherococcus, contraindications for the use of which exist, cannot be used uncontrollably. Take this remedy only as directed by your doctor.
For sleep problems, do not drink Eleutherococcus in the afternoon. People suffering from chronic insomnia are not recommended to drink this medicine at all.
Eleutherococcus should not be taken by women expecting a baby and nursing mothers.
It is forbidden to give it to children under the age of 12 years.
It is not allowed to take this drug during menstruation.
Eleutherococcus is contraindicated in case of atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, hypertension, mental disorders, acute infections, fever.
It should be abandoned if you are hypersensitive or hypersensitive to the drug.
Eleutherococcus is not advised to be treated in the summer, especially in hot weather.
It is necessary to refrain from taking the drug with nervous excitement.
What side effects does eleutherococcus cause? Overdose is the main cause of the following effects.
The drug causes insomnia if taken in the evening or at night. It can cause diarrhea, malfunction of the menstrual cycle, anxiety, increased irritability.
Drink eleutherococcus with caution along with other drugs. Before taking, you must consult your doctor.