Pulsatilla - effective homeopathic preparation with a wide spectrum of action. The therapeutic effect is achieved by the biologically active agents within its composition. The indications for use of the composition are gynecological, neurological and gastrointestinal disease.
The content of the article:
- 1 What is Pulsatilla?
- 2 the drug
- 3 medicinal properties
- 4 Indications
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5 Instructions for receiving the drug
- 5.1 Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- 5.2 In childhood,
- 5.3 In old age,
- 6 Efficacy in the menstrual cycle delay
- 7 Contraindications
- 8 Side effects
- 9 Interaction with other drugs
- 10 Conditions and terms
- 11 Conditions of supply of pharmacies and the cost
- 12 analogs
- 13 user reviews
- 14 Video of Pulsatilla
What is Pulsatilla?
Pulsatilla - herb family Ranunculaceae, commonly known as cross pratense. Other names - sleep-grass, snowdrop. In homeopathy, use all the parts of the plant. Collection materials coincides with the flowering period (May).
The plant itself contains in its composition of toxic substances (poisons), but in small doses, they help to eliminate the adverse symptoms of many diseases. This principle underlies the therapeutic approach in the treatment of diseases with homeopathy.
the drug
Pulsatilla (homeopathy) is produced both in Russia and abroad. Homeopathic remedy is produced in the form of ointments, granules or solution for injection, and has an extensive list of indications for use.
The main active drug substance - extract lumbago meadow. Excipients: gelatin (component ointment component), sucrose (granule component).
Also, the product contains:
- saponins and alkaloids (complex organic compounds of plant origin, belonging to the main group of biologically active substances);
- volatile (active substances that inhibit the growth of bacterial flora);
- tannins (complex organic compounds having a beneficial effect on the organism);
- vitamins and minerals.
The concentration of the basic substance (lumbago pratensis) composed of Minimal drug. Miniscule dose of the extract obtained by homeopathic dilutions. Granules are identified by markings consisting of letters (C, D) and numbers.
C index means dilution of the active substance in a ratio of 1: 100, the index D - 1:10. Thus, in the various packages can be seen marked C6, C30 or D200. Homeopathic dilution of the extract from 3 to 200 for maximum therapeutic effect.
At the same time universal dosages of the drug does not exist. Means is assigned to each patient individually, depending on the age, the nature of the disease, presence of concomitant symptoms.
medicinal properties
Medicinal properties of Pulsatilla due to the action on the human body of biologically active substances in its composition - alkaloids and saponins. Homeopathic remedy affects the hormonal, immune and reproductive system of humans.
The therapeutic effect of the product due to the following properties:
- antimicrobials;
- bactericidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- anesthetics;
- expectorants;
- immunomodulatory;
- sedatives;
- diuretics;
- tonic.
The drug affects the female sexual organs, respiratory and hearing. Acting on the body at the cellular level, Pulsatilla activates hormonal and emotional background, improves the body's defenses.
Indications
Pulsatilla is used in homeopathy as a widely used drugs - polychrest. Experts designate it in combination with other drugs for patients with diseases of the skin, mucous membranes, lymph glands.
Pulsatilla (homeopathy), indications of which are quite extensive, it is recommended to adults and children with pathologies of acute and chronic forms.
These include:
- mental disorders of mild to moderate severity, including neurasthenia;
- pain in the head and neck, accompanied by dizziness, nausea and vomiting, watery eyes, darkening and tinnitus;
- lesion of the peripheral nerves (neuralgia);
Pulsatilla (cross grass or sleep-grass) are indicated for use in the intercostal neuralgia. You can use ready-made homeopathic remedies, and you can prepare a decoction - blefarokonyuktivit (inflammation of the conjunctiva and eyelids, accompanied by gluing eyelids and pus separable);
- ENT diseases that lead to loss of hearing and smell (otitis, rhinitis);
- bronchopulmonary pathologies of acute and chronic forms (bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia);
- allergic bronchial asthma shape;
- inflammation of the mucous layer of the stomach (gastritis);
- vascular dystonia;
- varicose venous plexus in the rectum (hemorrhoids);
- inflammation of the bladder (cystitis);
- disease characterized by urinary incontinence (enuresis);
- cutaneous pathologies of different nature (urticaria, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis);
- inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis);
Changes in the prostate - female gynecological diseases (adnexitis, erosion CMM, inflammation of the ovaries, breast). Also, the drug is shown with menstrual disorders, delay periods, mastitis during lactation;
- destruction of the joints (arthritis).
Pulsatilla (homeopathy), indications for use which also include crisis lactation in lactating women, taken in the granules and stimulates additional production of breast milk.
With anti-inflammatory properties, granules prescribed for acute respiratory viral diseases, influenza, colds. The drug has proved itself as a natural immunomodulatory agent that increases the body's defenses.
Pulsatilla is also used in pediatrics. It may designate the kids, despite the instructions contraindications - age 18 years. Often, children of both sexes recommended taking the drug with conjunctivitis, otitis, chicken pox, SARS, influenza, gastrointestinal pathology.
With a sedative action, reception granules shown in rough child's behavior, its excessive tearfulness and emotional instability. Take a homeopathic remedy strictly according to instructions according to the instructions of your doctor.
Instructions for receiving the drug
The dosage of the drug in the form of granules is determined individually by the attending physician. Along with other means of homeopathy, packaging Pulsatilla has an alphabetic index and special digital signage. It defines the extent to which diluted the active ingredient, as well as the number of sold his breeding cycles.
Thus, the letter «D» denotes dilution ratio of 1:10 (one part of the active component, nine parts base), letter «C» - 1: 100 dilution (centesimal dilution).
Digital signage (e.g., 3, 12 or 200) is indicated in order to control the dosage Incoming toxic substance into the body. In acute disease the patient is prescribed decimal dilution lumbago pratensis, chronic nature of the disease - centesimal.
Dosage strictly individual, but general recommendation for its use is welcome granules before or after meals three times a day. Means resolves to dissolve completely.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnant women are prescribed low dosage formulation from 2 x 1 reception pellets per day. 
In the early stages at a toxicosis course Pulsatilla C30 is about a week.
To improve the generic activities, your doctor may prescribe a dosage of 2 D200 granules 1 time during the day.
Pulsatilla (homeopathy), indications which relate malpresentation is assigned depending on the gestational age and the results of the medical examination.
In childhood,
Despite the fact that one of Pulsatilla is contraindicated for children under 18 years of medical practice, practice treatment of various pathologies of a homeopathic remedy.
In these cases, therapy includes receiving C6 drug per one granule of 10-15 kg baby weight 3 times per day after meals. In this case, parents should monitor the possible development of adverse effects on the child's body Pulsatilla components.
In old age,
As a single dose administered to an adult from 10 to 30 granules. receiving a course for some pathologies (eg, neurological diseases) long, up to 3-4 months.
When assigning Pulsatilla elderly person in form of an ointment, a means is used twice a day by applying a thin layer to the skin or mucous membranes.
Efficacy in the menstrual cycle delay
Pulsatilla in small and medium doses assigned patients with menstrual irregularities caused by hormonal failure. The drug is taken according to instructions, and in other cases associated with dysfunction of the endocrine and reproductive system of the woman.
These include:
- delay or termination of the critical days, not associated with the onset of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period (the period of breastfeeding);
- inflammation of the pelvic organs;
- uterine bleeding in premenopausal and postmenopausal women;
- malfunction of the thyroid gland.
Pulsatilla, as a rule, is not appointed during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The usefulness of the homeopathic remedy in this case determined by the attending physician.
The dosage and duration of the course prescribed by the doctor-gynecologist or homeopath in each case. Often, the dosage regimen is as follows: 5 pellet 2 times a day before / after a meal with an interval of 12 hours. Means taken orally absorbable until completely dissolved.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, it is not recommended to take the drug in the following cases:
- are hypersensitive ingredients entering into its composition (hypersensitivity to plant components and backache Ranunculaceae). Possible deterioration of health that requires immediate discontinuation;
- during pregnancy and childbirth (the use of Pulsatilla moms requires strict medical supervision);
- in childhood (homeopathy pathology therapy in children have to be consistent with the pediatrician).
It is also not recommended to take a means for men of any age.
Side effects
Subject to expert recommendations, side effects while taking the drug does not occur.
Alert the patient have the following symptoms:
- improving allergic reaction of the body (the appearance of rash, pruritus, urticaria, on the skin). You may also experience excessive tearing, in rare cases develop angioedema;
- dizziness;
- slight indisposition.
In the event of the above reactions, it is important to consult with your doctor.
A visit to a specialist is recommended in cases when:
- The drug is chosen correctly, but in the early days there is deterioration of health, which soon gives way to the improvement of the state. Feature in the onset of beneficial effects is the specificity of action of the homeopathic remedy. At the same time, however, to carry out a further course of treatment should be under the control of a homeopath.
- There are side effects that are not described in the instructions.
- No therapeutic effect for more than 1.5 weeks.
Specific guidance relating to the homeopathic remedy of any form of release.
Interaction with other drugs
Biologically active substances Pulsatilla no effect on psychomotor speed reactions, as well as on the cerebral function operation. At the same time reduce the concentration was observed.
Use of the drug is possible in conjunction with other homeopathic remedies:
- Lycopodium;
- Atsidum sulfurikum;
- Silicea;
- Kalium sulfurikum;
- Stannum metallicum.
Antidotes (incompatible homeopathic preparations) with Pulsatilla is Ignatius, Argentum nitrikum.
Undesirable reception Pulsatilla along with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs because of a possible malfunction of the circulatory system, liver, kidney and bone marrow.
Conditions and terms
Shelf life ointments and granules Pulsatilla - 2 years, of a solution for parenteral administration - 3 years. After that period, take the medication any form of release is highly undesirable.
Means stored at room temperature out of reach of children. At the same time avoid excessive moisture and direct sunlight.
Conditions of supply of pharmacies and the cost
Drug prescription. The approximate cost of Pulsatilla in the form of pellets - 800 rubles.
analogs
The instructions for use of Pulsatilla indicated information about the absence of analogues to the drug.
However, if there are contraindications other medicament may be assigned to its application to a patient:
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Cyclodynon or Mastodinon. Displaying PMS, menstrual disorders, delayed menstruation not due to pregnancy, mastitis. The approximate price of the product - 560 rubles. The active substance Cyclodynon - prostrate summer cypress ordinary.
- Gastrikumel. Preparation based on lumbago pratensis, charcoal, and silver nitrate is assigned in pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. Its cost - 400 rubles.
- Berberis Homaccord. Remedy is prescribed for diseases of the urinary tract. Main components: barberry, cheremitsa, colocynth. Estimated cost - 490 rubles.
- Valerianahel. Administered in an effective homeopathic preparation sedation.
- Hamomilla. Inflammatory, hemostatic and disinfecting effect. It may be indicated in pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, spasms, fainting. Means on the basis of chamomile costs about 200 rubles.
The above homeopathic remedies are available in different forms (drops, tablets). Are assigned strictly in accordance with the recommendations of the expert at female illnesses, as well as pathologies of inflammatory and neurological.
user reviews
In the opinion of many buyers, the drug Pulsatilla is effective in the treatment of acute and chronic forms of diseases, especially gynecological pathologies in women.
Secure dilution bioactive components helps reduce disease symptoms and speedy recovery. However, treatment can be lengthy, break which is highly undesirable.
Patients reported feeling better already in the first weeks of homeopathic medicine. The drug reduces inflammation in the body, normalizes the genitourinary system, the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid.
Many have noted the effectiveness of homeopathy in the treatment of diseases, not only in adults but also children. At the same dosage and course of treatment should be monitored by the attending physician, self-medication can aggravate during pathology.
Pulsatilla - natural and safe homeopathic product, one of the most popular products of alternative medicine. Means well tolerated in adults and children, and its high efficiency is achieved thanks to a wide spectrum of action, whereby the indication for its use is a number of internal human diseases.
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