Why is eucalyptus tincture so popular in everything?the world? It is made on the basis of alcohol (70% ethyl alcohol). This clear, greenish-brown liquid with a very specific odor is well known to many. Rarely there is a house in which at least once there was no this drug.
She has special pharmacologicalproperties: it contains tannins, resins, flavonoids, waxes, elagic acid, essential oils (eucalyptus), which include terpene compounds that destroy gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms and adversely affect protozoa and fungi. Eucalyptus effectively inhibits the growth of staphylococci, mycobacterium tuberculosis, Escherichia, trichomonas, dysenteric amoebas. The main component of this essential oil is a complex substance - cineol monocyclic terpene. Eucalyptus - tincture has a strong disinfecting, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect, which is caused by the oxidative effect of the terpene, as well as anti-inflammatory action, which is associated with almost all substances present in its composition. The drug has a sedative (sedative) effect.
Indications for use of the drug eucalyptusinflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx, respiratory tract, oral cavity (laryngitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, gingivitis), skin damage (infected wounds), mild neurotic disorders (emotional lability, irritability, sleep disturbance).
There are special warnings in the applicationof this drug. Due to the fact that it contains ethyl alcohol, this drug is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating mothers. For the same reason, it cannot be used at the time of driving or when working with potentially dangerous devices.
Eucalyptus tincture has its own contraindications. These include hypersensitivity to substances contained in the preparation, and the age of children under 12 years old (the latter refers to ingestion).
Most often, eucalyptus tincture is used tosteam inhalation and for rinsing the mouth and throat. Recommended doses for adults: 4 times 15-30 drops after a meal. The dose for children is much less: 4 times 1 drop for the past year.
Gargles and mouth rinses are performed with a solution of 15 drops of a product with 200 ml of boiled warm water.
For steam inhalation use inhalersdifferent types. For this procedure, use undiluted eucalyptus tincture. If there is no inhaler, you can use this tool with the old-fashioned method: add 15 drops of the drug to 2 liters of hot water. Deeply inhale the eucalyptus fumes, covered with a thick cloth or towel. Typically, this procedure is carried out for 10 minutes.
При сильной чувствительности к составляющим The drug may experience various side effects, such as allergic reactions in the form of skin rash, redness, itching and angioedema; contact dermatitis appearing on the lips. When such reactions occur, it is necessary to stop taking the drug. This tincture can be stored in optimal conditions for up to 5 years.
Масло эвкалипта всегда найдет свое место в arsenal of women. Applying this oil wisely, you can significantly improve the body, recover from various diseases and significantly strengthen your immune system. This oil will help get rid of the symptoms of flu, cough, migraine, cold, dry mouth.
A very different effect can be obtained when conducting a massage with eucalyptus oil. Such a massage will have a tonic effect and help get rid of myositis, muscle pain or fatigue.
