Eucalyptus - medicinal properties and contraindications

Eucalyptus belongs to the genus of evergreen woody plants. Prefers a tropical and subtropical climate. We have eucalyptus in the Crimea and in Sochi. This is a very photophilous plant.

Eucalyptus oil contains:

• essential oil, due to which eucalyptus and has its own healing properties;
• aldehydes;
• volatile;
• ketones;
• resinous embalming substances.

The following varieties of eucalyptus are of greatest value in medicine - spherical, rod-shaped, blue and silver.

Spherical eucalyptus

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

Spherical eucalyptus pollen is an excellent antipyretic.

Rod Eucalyptus

The main active ingredient of eucalyptus prigroid is also essential oil. As a medicinal raw material, leaves are used. A mixture is prepared from them, which later becomes a medicinal raw material. By the way, eucalyptus leaves are the main food of koalas.

Blue eucalyptus

Blue eucalyptus - a tree reaching 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 peace of mind.

Silver eucalyptus

Silver eucalyptus, or cineraria, also belongs to the family of giant trees. This variety is often used to make bath brooms. The branches of silver eucalyptus are difficult to bend, it is convenient to make steam with such a broom. Bath procedures are recommended for heavy smokers - to remove harmful toxins from the body. In the steam room you can also carry out inhalation - the broom is wetted in the eucalyptus infusion and pressed to the face. Breathing through the nose. The procedure helps with bronchial diseases, severe cold and chronic cough.

The role of eucalyptus in medicine

The medicinal use of the plant is based on an antiseptic property. Drugs prepared using eucalyptus destroy streptococci and staphylococci, dysenteric amoeba and other infections.

Eucalyptus is recommended when the following diseases occur:

• 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, with furunculosis, purulent mastitis, inflammation of the genitourinary system and inflammation of the eyelids. Decoctions, tinctures are often prepared from this type of eucalyptus, it is prescribed for rheumatism, radiculitis, arthritis and neuralgia.

In cosmetology, with the help of eucalyptus, they fight hair loss and acne.

Pharmaceutical products with eucalyptus

1. Eucalyptus oil - made from spherical eucalyptus, produced in glass bottles of 10, 15 and 20 ml. It is recommended for use both with a cold that has already begun, and as a prophylactic. It is also used for motion sickness in transport, acne, acne, radiculitis, joint pain, bruises and diseases of the genitourinary system.
2. Dr. Tysse Ointment - used to treat cough, an expectorant and antipyretic. The ointment is applied to the skin and is used for inhalation.
3. Eucalyptus tincture - available in 25 ml bottles. An antiseptic drug that perfectly fights inflammatory processes, staphylococcal infections, fungal diseases. It has an excellent expectorant, analgesic and calming 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 mucosa.
5. Efkamon - balm for grinding. It relieves pain, fatigue and inflammation, improves blood circulation, reduces swelling and redness. Helps with osteochondrosis and radiculitis, is used for neuralgia, helps to get in shape after physical exertion.
6. Ingalipt - spray. It is sprayed onto the mucosa using a removable spray tube. It helps with inflammation of the tonsils and mucous membrane of the larynx.
7. Ingacamph is an inhaler for the nose. Used for laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis. It has anti-inflammatory effect.

Contraindications and side effects

Experts call the following contraindications:

• with diseases of the kidneys and liver;
• epilepsy;
• during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• during whooping cough;
• with hypertension;
• during chemotherapy;
• children under 3 years of age are prescribed only in the form of ointments.

During treatment, the dose of medication prescribed by the doctor should be strictly observed, since with overdoses, undesirable reactions are possible. In some cases, it can cause bloating, flatulence.

With prolonged treatment, the following can be observed:

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

Side effects will disappear soon after the cessation of procedures.

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

Traditional medicine recipes

1. With uterine fibroma: 50-60 finely divided leaves of spherical eucalyptus 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 broth is used for enemas, lotions, washings.
2. With a fungus: hot water and eucalyptus oil are mixed in equal proportions, after which the fabric is moistened with the resulting solution, applied to a sore spot and lightly wrapped with a clean bandage.
3. In case of pneumonia, 4 tablespoons of dry crushed eucalyptus leaves are brewed per 1 liter of hot water, let it brew. Then they drink.
4. For prostatitis: mix a few drops of eucalyptus oil with 50 ml of milk. Apply for microclysters. The duration of treatment is 1 month.
5. With stomatitis, an infusion of 3 tablespoons of eucalyptus leaves and 3 glasses of boiling water is prepared. The resulting infusion is heated in a water bath, cooled and used to rinse the oral cavity.
6. When coughing, bronchitis - a mixture of 4 teaspoons of eucalyptus and a liter of water is prepared. The resulting mixture is infused, and then used inside.
7. For migraines - brew in a liter of boiling water a mixture of eucalyptus, fireweed and lime. Let us brew. Take during the day 2-3 times in small portions.
8. As a poultice, eucalyptus is used for purulent wounds, burns. Shredded leaves are poured with boiling water, let it brew for several hours.After that, a clean napkin or bandage is moistened with the solution, applied to disturbing places and held for about half an hour.
9. For wound healing, use a decoction of 50 grams of eucalyptus leaves 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 cheesecloth, squeezed. Then diluted with water. The broth can be used for a maximum of 36 hours.
11. With acne, eucalyptus oil is applied pointwise with light massaging movements.
12. To strengthen immunity, you can prepare a decoction as follows: pour a small amount of dried leaves in a glass of boiling water. Allow to stand for about an hour. Then dilute with warm boiled water with the addition of a small amount of honey.
13. In chronic runny nose, you can prepare a saline solution with the addition of eucalyptus oil, and use it 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 severe nasal congestion, inhalation can be carried out - we pour hot water into the mug, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil, cover with a towel - and inhale the vapor for several minutes, alternately with the nose and mouth.
16. Eucalyptus oil perfectly relieves toothache. A cotton swab moistened with a small amount of eucalyptus should be applied to the diseased tooth.
17. With the help of eucalyptus, you can prepare a relaxing bath - add a few drops of oil and sit for 10-15 minutes. Bathing water should not be too hot.
18. To relieve muscle pain, you need to rub a little essential oil into a sore spot, and then hide 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 initiated only on the recommendation of a doctor.

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