Eucalyptus twig leaves

The anti-inflammatory properties of Eucalyptus viminalis are based on a combination of its unusual properties. And the medicinal properties of any product are given by the components that are present in it. In this case, there are more than forty such components. Some of them are bitterness, which is quite actively used in the treatment of many diseases, tannins, biologically active substances that kill or suppress the growth and development of bacteria, microscopic fungi, protozoa (phytoncides).

Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves are recognized by modern medicine as one of the most effective in the treatment of many diseases, especially respiratory diseases and flu. Due to the activation of liquefaction and outflow of mucus, this drug manages to actively clear the respiratory tract, which leads to high efficiency of therapy and rapid recovery. Just do not self-medicate. Let the Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves work for the health of the patient, but this should occur according to the prescription and under the supervision of a qualified doctor. Only a knowledgeable specialist can, by combining several essential oils, obtain a remedy for strengthening the immune system (it is worth adding only a few drops of myrtle oil to eucalyptus) or improve the patient's mental abilities, increase the ability to withstand heavy loads (for example, eucalyptus and lemon oil).

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Indications eucalyptus twig leaves

People have long noticed how useful the leaves of this exotic tree for our latitudes are. But, before understanding what are the indications for the use of Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves, it is necessary to evaluate the direction and degree of impact of this medicinal product on the human body. What is this plant capable of?

• It effectively fights inflammatory processes.
• Helps restore normal breathing.
• Allows to reduce pain symptoms that appear in the tissues of joints and muscles.
• It works as a stimulant in removing phlegm from the patient’s body.
• Excellent for relieving sore throats, runny noses and coughing fits.
• It acts as a catalyst in the healing of skin damage caused by burns, trauma, erosive and ulcerative manifestations of dermatological diseases.
• Improves skin condition.
• Blocks the progression of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Effectively copes with the harmful effects of many viruses and bacterial strains. The most common are streptococci, dysentery pathogens, trichomonads, staphylococci, typhoid bacilli, viruses that cause influenza, and tuberculosis mycobacteria.
• Eucalyptus viminalis leaves have proven themselves to be an effective repellent.

Based on this knowledge, we can already talk about the indications for the use of Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves, and they are quite extensive.

• Diseases affecting the organs of the ear, nose and throat area:

• Tonsillitis of acute or chronic nature.
• Laryngitis.
• Rhinitis.
• Otitis.
• Pharyngitis.
• Acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI).
• Flu.
• Angina.
• And others.

• Prevention of colds.
• Participation in the complex treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases.
• Diseases affecting the lower respiratory tract:

• Tracheitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the trachea itself.
• Pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Bronchitis is an inflammatory disease of the bronchial mucosa caused by the aggressive influence of various factors.
• Bronchial asthma.
• Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleural sheets.
• Abscesses and gangrene of lung tissue.

• Consequences of temperature effects on human skin: frostbite or burns.
• Healing of wounds, eczema, cuts, abrasions.
• Relief of symptoms:

• Herpes is the most common viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus.
• Purulent mastitis.
• Blepharitis is an inflammation of the ciliary margin of the eyelids.
• Furunculosis is an infectious disease in which multiple boils appear.
• Carbunculosis is an acute purulent inflammatory process occurring in several hair follicles and sebaceous glands located nearby.

• Gynecological diseases - cervical erosion.
• Relief of pain symptoms arising from arthritis and arthrosis, myositis and neuralgia, rheumatism and radiculitis.

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Release form

The international name of the medicine is Eucalyptus folia. This herbal preparation belongs to the group of antiseptic medicines. The form of release is quite diverse. This includes eucalyptus essential oil, and slabs-briquettes of plant materials, industrial tinctures, tablets from plant materials for resorption, as well as filter bags with powder content.

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Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics of Eucalyptus viminalis, the leaves of which are mainly used in pharmacology, is based on the antiseptic properties of the plant. Infusions and extracts from them have an anti-inflammatory effect and have gentle sedative properties.

Eucalyptus leaf infusions made on a water or alcohol basis show antibacterial, antiviral, antiprotozoal properties, and have high fungicidal qualities. The level of expression of the therapeutic result is directly determined by the concentration of essential oil in the preparation. Typically, this figure is 0.3 - 4.5%. The main active compound of eucalyptus leaves is cineole, which contains from 65 to 85%, about six percent is tannins, myrtenol and pinenes.

Due to the above characteristics, Eucalyptus viminalis leaves, when taken orally and used in the form of inhalations, show excellent results of a mucolytic (liquefaction of sputum without increasing its volume, and facilitating its removal from the lungs), expectorant and bronchodilator nature.

This medicine is also used in the form of oils or alcohol tinctures, which are applied to the affected skin. In this case, eucalyptus leaves act as an excellent anesthetic, have an astringent, soothing effect on itching. Due to its anti-exudative properties, the medicine made from the leaves of this unique tree is aimed at eliminating increased vascular permeability and the release of fluid (exudate) into the tissue.

In case of medical necessity, the concentration of the active ingredient in the drug is increased, which turns the medicine from a sedative into a locally irritating drug.

Tinctures and extracts from plant materials, due to the increased content of natural bitterness and natural essential, aromatic oils, acquire the ability to be used to stimulate increased activity of the secretory glands of the gastrointestinal tract, which significantly improves the quality of digestion.

The presence of high sedative capacity, obtained due to the isomers of aldehyde-valerianic acid, the drug is very effective in the neuralgic area.

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Pharmacokinetics

From this angle, clinical studies and monitoring of therapy have not been conducted, therefore the pharmacokinetics of Eucalyptus viminalis leaves have not been thoroughly studied to date.

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Dosing and administration

Due to the different forms of therapy, the method of administration and dosage of the drug taken differs.

When prescribing gargles or medicinal inhalations, the solution for these procedures is prepared immediately before use. To do this, dilute 15 ml of concentrated leaf decoction prepared the day before with a glass of boiled water at room temperature, 10-15 drops of eucalyptus tincture or essential oil. These procedures are carried out three to four times a day.

For some gynecological diseases or pathologies of a surgical nature, the use of this medicine is practiced in the form of douching and lotions.

When prescribing the drug orally, the recommended daily dosage is 15-30 drops of concentrated liquid diluted with a small amount of water.

To prepare a decoction of eucalyptus leaves, you will need 10 g of raw material, which is approximately two tablespoons. In an enamel container, the leaves are poured with a glass of boiling water. The dishes in which the infusion is prepared are covered with a lid and placed in a water bath for 15 minutes, after which they are left off the stove and cooled at room temperature for about ten minutes. After the leaf has been infused, it is filtered, squeezing out the cooled raw material well. The resulting amount of liquid is brought to a volume of 200 ml with warm boiled water.

It is worth recalling that it is necessary to take the medicine quite carefully if the patient has a history of high secretion of the digestive glands. During the application, it is necessary to very carefully ensure that the medicinal composition does not get into the eyes. If this still happens, it is necessary to rinse them very quickly in a large amount of clean, preferably running, water.

Before starting therapy, it is recommended to conduct a test to determine the level of sensitivity of the human body to this plant. This test is carried out as follows:

1. The patient should drink 10 drops or a tablespoon of tincture (if there is a 1% alcohol solution of chlorophyllipt, dilute 25 drops in a tablespoon of water).
2. Leave for six to eight hours.
3. If after this period of time an allergic reaction does not occur, you can proceed to the main course of treatment.

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Use eucalyptus twig leaves during pregnancy

Many people are quite frivolous about medicinal herbs and traditional medicine recipes, considering them quite useful, but absolutely harmless. This judgment is fundamentally wrong. Preparations from natural raw materials are still medicines that have a certain effect on the human body and this should not be ignored. Due to the still little knowledge about this unique natural product and the long-term consequences of its effects, the use of Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves during pregnancy is prohibited. It is even more dangerous to self-medicate without informing your obstetrician-gynecologist. You should not carry out treatment using this herbal product during the period of breastfeeding a newborn baby.

Contraindications

Any drug, including the one considered in this article, which is taken by the patient to relieve the problem that has arisen, can, accordingly, have contraindications to the use of Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves. Such restrictions include:

• Hypersensitivity of the patient's body to the substances that make up the drug, including chlorophylliptate and other essential oils.
• It is not recommended to use as raw material for inhalation in case of diseases:

• Bronchial asthma.
• An infectious disease of the respiratory tract such as whooping cough.
• If bronchospasms are observed periodically.

• In case of atrophy of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract.
  

Side effects eucalyptus twig leaves

Due to its high susceptibility and good tolerance by the body, the side effects of Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves are insignificant and can manifest as an allergic reaction to chlorophyllipt or other essential substances, with the occurrence of corresponding symptoms:

• These could be skin rashes.
• Muscle spasms are possible.
• Itching.
• Hyperemia.
• Swelling.
• Attacks of nausea with vomiting reflex are possible.
• Minor digestive upset may occur.

Overdose

It is advisable to strictly adhere to the recommendations given by the attending physician or given in the instructions attached to the drug when treating any medication. An overdose of derivatives of eucalyptus leaves, namely when taking the drug internally, may manifest itself in unpleasant symptoms. In case of an overdose, the following may be observed:

• Nausea, which, if severe, may lead to vomiting.
• Diarrhea may occur, accompanied by colic and abdominal pain.
• Muscle tissue spasms are quite possible.
• In case of prolonged inhalation procedures, you can get a sore throat and irritation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory organs caused by its drying out.

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Interactions with other drugs

The drug in question is distinguished by the excellent susceptibility of the human body to its components, while showing good tolerability. But the interactions of Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves with other drugs have not yet been fully studied, so in the case of any complex treatment, the drugs prescribed together must be administered to the patient's body quite carefully, constantly monitoring the result of the intake. This approach to treatment also applies to therapeutic therapy using Eucalyptus rod-shaped, the leaves of which have long and reliably occupied their therapeutic niche in modern pharmacological science.

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Storage conditions

This preparation is the leaves of a plant (or derivatives of them) of an exotic tree for us. Therefore, in order not to spoil the product and not to reduce its medicinal properties, the storage conditions of Eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves must meet certain requirements:

• The room in which the medicinal product is stored must have low humidity, that is, dry.
• The storage location should be out of direct sunlight.
• The temperature should not exceed 25°C.

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Shelf life

The concentration of essential oils in the drug is monitored every year, but the medicinal value of the drug is not lost for three years (or 36 months), which determines the shelf life of the drug. If the final expiration date is missed, the drug should not be used further to avoid negative consequences.

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