Eucalyptus. Medicinal properties and contraindications for women, men and children. how to cook the leaves, essential oil, herb

Medicinal properties of the products of the eucalyptus and contraindications are known in folk medicine throughout the world since then, as the Australian tree has been studied. And the natives used the plant for so long that it has become a tradition.

It looks like and where it grows eucalyptus

Eucalyptus medicinal properties and contraindications are known and pharmaceuticals, and herbal medicine, a native of Australia. In the 19th century, with the development of the continent, it has spread to different regions of Asia, Europe and America. Since then it began the study of medicinal properties of eucalyptus. In Russia, you can find a tree only in the Caucasus and Crimea.

The tree trunk covered with scaly but smooth bark, usually straight with no distortion. Crohn's can be of different shapes, depending on the varieties of eucalyptus, but always magnificent, although the shade and does not give. The latter is due to the fact that the leaves always turn towards the sun edge. Nutrient means they do not have, and that this is connected with the fact that the animals that eat them, constantly eating.

Tree flowers have decorative value, they consist of the stamens. However, they are useful in that they attract bees, but they do result in useful and rich in trace elements honey. The fruits of eucalyptus ripen throughout the year and the seeds, which are obtained as a result, may be germinating 10 years or more.

The chemical composition of eucalyptus

Properties eucalyptus due to its specific chemical composition. The most important component of the composition of this essential oil. It can be up to 80% cineole.

In addition, eucalyptus contains:

• bitterness;
• esters;
• volatile;
• tannins;
• aldehydes;
• organic acids, in particular, coumaric and cinnamic.

In addition, there are other micronutrients, but the most important are considered to be these.

Medicinal properties of eucalyptus

In medicine, the plant is used to solve problems of various types.

Inflammation of the respiratory system	Bronchitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis.
gynecological disease	Cervicitis, trichomoniasis, adneksin endometriosis.
For the healing of various wounds and skin lesions	Non-healing ulcers, herpes infections in wounds, abscesses.
respiratory diseases	Flu, SARS.
Joint problems	Arthritis, osteoarthritis, low back pain.
Parasiticides	Ticks, fleas, lice, worms destroy.

As eucalyptus are used for the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. For this purpose, various medications are used, from the liquid extracts to candies. In each case, the physician selects the appropriate medication.

Features of the application of eucalyptus for children

Children under 3 years old eucalyptus is prohibited in any form.

Not recommended even flavored room with essential oil in the presence of a child. Older children, from 3 to 12 years old, you can give the therapist recommended products containing eucalyptus.

In some cases, the minimum age is increasing. That is why you must first consult your doctor and do not take the child to self-medicate.

Is it possible for pregnant women and breastfeeding

During pregnancy is not advised to use any drugs from this plant. It is assumed that the eucalyptus tree is not only harmful to an unborn baby, but it can cause miscarriage. However, after consultation with a specialist in small amounts it is allowed to use.

During the period of lactation is not recommended to use the funds from the eucalyptus, because of the fact that the substances are harmful to the baby can get into the milk. In this case, the child or refuses to eat, due to changes in taste, or the use of such milk will cause vomiting and cramps.

Efficiency eucalyptus diet

Directly on the weight loss and the formation of eucalyptus figure is not affected. However, it helps by acting on the body, so that from the procedures for weight loss was more rewarding.

1. Aroma reduces appetite, it is useful if you want to keep to a diet.
2. Wrapping with eucalyptus improves metabolism in muscles. As a result, the benefits of all the training is enhanced.
3. When added to a cleansing mask with hay, eucalyptus prevents side effects - nausea, pain, and diarrhea.

If drugs with the extracts are not assigned to a specialist, you should observe the minimum dosage, even cosmetic procedures.

Pharmacy products based on Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus medicinal properties and contraindications which are well known medicine used in the production of tools that can be purchased at the pharmacy. Besides the main products produced cough lozenges and sprays containing extracts of this plant.

Chlorophyllipt

This is a liquid extract of eucalyptus, or alcohol, or oil. It is used to treat infections of the throat or mouth, bronchi or lungs. Furthermore hlorofillipt useful for wound healing. To this substance was diluted with water and do compresses or washing. Cost: 149 p. vial for 20 ml (2% solution) to 308 p. a bottle of 100 ml (solution 1%).

Powder

This product is not only essential oil.

It consists of:

• talc (2 parts);
• starch (13 parts);
• eucalyptus essential oil (1 part).

It is used against insect bites. Powder rubbed the open areas of the body to ward off mosquitoes, black flies, horse flies and other insects. Cost: on average, 100 p. per pack.

Eucalyptus essential oil

This product base. It is a complex chemical that is added to other drugs.

Essential oils are used for rubbing with such problems as:

• fungus on the nails;
• joint pain;
• viral diseases.

oil is also used for inhalations, aqueous solutions of oils useful for washing and irrigation. Value: from 52 p 10 ml per vial. Further, the prices vary, depending on the manufacturer.

Ointment with eucalyptus

This product is used when you cough or to the friction, which makes 3 times daily, or diluted with water and make inhalation. The main function of the product, in this case - facilitating sputum output.

It consists of:

• essential oil;
• pine needle oil;
• wax;
• camphor.

Cost: 264 p. for the bank, the volume of '20

Recipes with eucalyptus

Eucalyptus, contraindications and therapeutic properties which are famous in herbal medicine used for making home-drugs. Raw materials, in areas where the tree is not growing, it can be difficult to get, but some online retailers offer the raw material of acceptable quality.

decoction

Means acts due to the fact that the useful substances from the leaves come into water at digestion. It turns full, but not too concentrated, replacement of essential oils.

To prepare, you need:

1. pour 200 In enamelware dry eucalyptus leaves 1 liter. water.
2. In a water bath heated to boiling, then heated for another 30 min.
3. Another hot filtered without pressing.
4. Add boiling water to the original volume.

The facility will retain the beneficial properties for 2 days.

It is used to treat:

• inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, internally;
• gynecologic disease (candidiasis, vaginosis diseases and uterine appendages) as douching;
• cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis.

The course of treatment at an internal reception - ¼ Art. l. not more than 4 times a day, after meals, up to a complete cure. When applied topically or syringing procedure is carried out not more than 3 times a day until the disappearance of all symptoms.

alcoholate

Tincture of alcohol on a strong, concentrated antiseptic. Extracted from the leaves of all the active ingredients and gives a very concentrated product.

To prepare you will need:

1. The jar or bottle put the dried leaves and fill them with alcohol. The ratio should be as follows: 200 ml of alcohol 2 tbsp. l. leaves.
2. Tightly close the lid, leave for 2 weeks in a cool dark place. It is advisable to regularly shake.
3. Through due time filtered without pressing, and put in storage, or used immediately.

The infusion using such methods:

• inhalation - 10 drops of tincture to 1 tablespoon. hot but not boiling water (70 °);
• externally to rubbing - undiluted tincture, if not damaged tissue;
• rinsing, washing, douching mucous - 30 drops per 400 ml of warm water;
• inside - up to 30 drops 2 times a day.

Treatment should be continued until symptoms disappear, but not for longer than 30 days. If improvements discreetly consult with your doctor and prescribe other treatment.

Water extract

Such means applied externally, for washing for problem skin, it rarely is used for inhalation.

Prepare infusion as follows:

1. 300 ml of water taking 3 hours. l dry leaves, crushed them.
2. Pour boiling water and plant material 5 min. heated in a water bath.
3. Transfused, not straining in a thermos.
4. After complete cooling of the product is ready for consumption.

Shelf life - 48 hours, but only in the refrigerator. Then gradually the nutrients begin to disappear, and the long-term preservation of such means does not make sense.

Tea with eucalyptus

The tea drink of the plant to increase production of insulin, to enhance immunity, to relieve stress.

Manufacturing does not require specific efforts:

1. 2 tbsp. l. leaves pour 2 tbsp. boiling water.
2. Nataivayut mixture of 6 minutes, not allowing much cool.
3. 1-2 times a day, drink warm.

The course of treatment is usually less than 2 weeks, if the drink for medicinal purposes, and as a preventive measure allowed regular use, 1 small cup a day.

The use of eucalyptus in cosmetology

Medicinal properties of eucalyptus used for the preparation of homemade cosmetics. Contraindications and side effects must be considered, but under dosing will only benefit.

Mask with eucalyptus for skin

Mask for dry skin is prepared from the following components:

• 20 drops tincture eucalyptus;
• 1 banana;
• 1 h. l. linseed oil;
• 1 egg yolk.

Recipe and method of application is simple:

1. Banana knead into mush.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to it. Mix thoroughly.
3. Apply the mixture on the face for 20 min.
4. Rinsed with warm water and, if necessary, the cream is applied.

It is recommended to use a mask every day, 1 time per day. Then she will be able to fully display their nutrients, anti-aging properties, even out the complexion and get rid of age spots.

For oily skin, the banana is permissible to replace the berries, such as strawberries or watermelon. The rest of the rules remain the same as for the banana mask. Instead of berries or fruit at a strong dryness allowed to use light oils, such as apricot seeds or pistachios.

ice cubes with eucalyptus

Ice used for problem skin. Eucalyptus cubes pulled her cleared of pimples and blackheads, whiten and will have a healing effect on the minor damage. In addition, the ice will remove puffiness, removes puffiness.

To prepare the product need to mix 1 tbsp. l. mineral water and 0.5 st. l. tincture of eucalyptus, and then freeze. Another variant of the preparation - freeze diluted broth. Trying to do something out of the water with essential oil is a waste of time, exfoliate solution.

Ice forms should result in small pieces, to one die was used at one time. You can stretch one piece for a few times, but from the constant freezing and thawing of ice can lose properties and moreover it is not hygienic.

Ready cubes to wipe face morning and evening, as long as the disturbing symptoms disappear. If the bags under the eyes or pimples do not pass, you should consult with an expert, the problem may be in the skin and in internal organs diseases.

Tincture of eucalyptus acne

To get rid of acne using a tincture prepared by the standard recipe. In this case, it is not diluted prior to use. To cauterize the spot, it is necessary to moisten in tincture cotton swab and apply a dot material, making sure healthy skin was not affected. The procedure was carried out four times a day.

Excessive itching, burning, redness, - a signal that the tool is not suitable and should immediately stop the procedure to find other methods of getting rid of acne.

Alternative - washing solution tincture to remove the rashes caused by allergies. For this purpose, 5 drops of diluted in 1 tbsp. water. If the application instead of improving the situation is compounded by the need to discontinue use and consult a dermatologist.

For beauty and health of hair

Scalp and hair use decoction. With it, struggling with a fat content of hair, treat dandruff and strengthens the bulb. To prevent damage to first make a decoction of the standard recipe and diluted before use with water twice. Then, the resulting mixture is rinsed hair after bathing, massaging the skin and rubbing the broth into the roots.

Alternative Method - 2 dilution of the essential oil droplets into 2 liters. water. Mixture and rinse their hair after washing. However, use only high-quality oil, to avoid potential allergic reactions and other adverse consequences.

body lotion with Eucalyptus

Such means are prepared to give the skin elasticity, smoothness, and remove the rash heal minor injuries.

There are 2 ways to prepare a lotion:

• The first method: in the purchase means essential oil is added, 5 ml. lotion will require no more than 5 drops.
• The second way: tincture prepared according to the standard prescription was mixed with any fatty oil or shaking to form an emulsion, or adding the emulsifier to obtain a homogeneous substance.

In both cases it is necessary to monitor and to ensure that there was no allergic reaction, and the fact that the tool does not clog pores.

Tincture of eucalyptus sweat

Sweating can be removed with home remedies with eucalyptus. Pre-need only make ordinary alcoholic extract of leaves. Further, to prepare a home remedy for perspiration required 1 hour. l. standard tinctures diluted in 100 ml. water.

Dosing too simple:

• the skin is washed with soap and water;
• moistened cotton pad in the prepared mixture;
• wipe underarms 4 times a day.

The procedure will destroy the bacteria or at least reduce their reproduction, will pull together pores and dry skin. As a result, decrease the smell of sweat, reduced his selection. And the harm to the body will not be done. This method is useful to use factory deodorants.

Damage eucalyptus and contraindications

Eucalyptus medicinal properties and contraindications that balances can not use each other if:

1. Major problems with the liver and kidneys (concerns only the prohibition internal application).
2. On the plant and its products allergy.
3. There is a tendency to spasm of the respiratory tract (excluded only inhalation).
4. Gastric diseases with high acidity.
5. Was not yet 3 years old (in some cases, the minimum age is raised to 5 years).
6. Severe dry skin.

In all other cases, the use of eucalyptus will be useful.

However, be aware of the possible dangers if disrupt dosage:

• cramps, nausea, diarrhea;
• burning, itching, rash;
• bronchospasm, angioedema.

However, in compliance with the norms of doses and application problems should arise. If there was one of the symptoms it is important to immediately stop using and consult a doctor.

Collection, preparation and storage of eucalyptus

If there is an opportunity to collect the leaves of the tree you need to follow these rules:

• despite the fact that the leaves can be taken all year round, the best time - the autumn, when they are most useful substances;
• threads collected in brooms and hung to dry at a temperature not greater than 35 °, otherwise lost oils;
• the collection of leaves should not be damaged, not to lose nutrients;
• use the oven or dried in the hot weather is prohibited.

The raw material is stored in tightly closed containers, removing leaves. Permissible to paper the whole branches and remove in a cool, dry place.

If you collect your own there is no way, it is necessary to choose the finished products of these rules:

• leaves should be uniform color, without dark spots and mold traces;
• raw materials should not be brown, but green;
• if you can smell it, even the dead leaves should have a characteristic smell;
• when not sold the powder, the raw material should not be broken.

Bought eucalyptus should move out of the package in a jar with a tight lid. In connection with the purchase probability of quality raw materials, it is desirable to pharmacies to buy ready-made products - essential oils, powders, hlorofillipt and other drugs.

Medicinal properties of eucalyptus as contraindications to the use of widely known. It is used to solve different problems, but to avoid mistakes, you should always coordinate treatment with a doctor eucalyptus.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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