Eleutherococcus is a tall spiny shrub of the Aralian family, from the roots of which a medicinal tincture based on ethyl alcohol of 40% is prepared. This drug is one of the drugs distributed through pharmacy chains, since its effectiveness is clinically proven. It belongs to the group of adaptogenic (tonic), general strengthening drugs that stimulate the nervous and immune system.
Useful properties of tincture of Eleutherococcus
The roots of this plant contain many useful substances:
Vitamins A, C, D, E, B1, B2, B6, B9;
Minerals (potassium, calcium, sodium, copper, phosphorus, zinc);
· Gum - a resinous substance that changes the amount of saturated fat, lowers cholesterol, helps the absorption of nutrients;
· Alkaloids - nitrogen-containing compounds that act excitingly on nerve impulses, accelerate all nervous reactions and processes;
· Flavonoids - polyphenolic compounds, plant glycosides that have a bactericidal effect, strengthen the walls of capillaries, reduce swelling, and contribute to the rapid regeneration (restoration) of organs.
· Essential oils - have an antiseptic effect, have an anti-stress, stabilizing effect.
Glycosides (eleutherosides) - the main component of tincture with eleutherococcus. Coumarins are known for their vasodilating effect, they prevent the formation of blood clots. Triterpene compounds have an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic effect. These natural phytoestrogens stimulate the production of endorphins ("hormones of happiness") and help synthesize enzymes that accelerate lipid (fat) metabolism.
Pharmacists distinguish several main indications in which the use of tincture of Eleutherococcus is effective.
· Adaptagenic remedy, tones up the nervous system, eliminates signs of a nervous breakdown, increases mental and physical abilities. Increases energy, eliminates symptoms of fatigue and depression.
· A restorative remedy for vitamin deficiency, strengthens the protective properties of the body during stresses, excessive loads, epidemics of viral origin.
· Tincture with Eleutherococcus normalizes blood pressure, improves cerebral blood supply and helps the cardiovascular system, prevents the occurrence of atherosclerosis.
· Regulates metabolic processes, participates in the breakdown of fats, normalizes cholesterol and blood glucose. Promotes more intense weight loss.
· Beneficial effect on sexual activity, causes increased attraction. It softens the symptoms of menopause on the background of menopause.
Ways to use tinctures with Eleutherococcus
The drug is taken in the mainstream of complex therapy as prescribed by a doctor or as a preventative measure for many diseases:
Atherosclerosis and high cholesterol;
With anemia and immunodeficiency phenomena
Hypotension, vegetative-vascular dystonia;
· Asthenic syndrome, exhaustion of the body after various psychophysiological stresses;
In case of impaired peripheral blood supply ("cold legs");
Depression, neurosis, stress, with increased nervous excitability, overwork, fatigue, in the recovery period;
· To normalize carbohydrate metabolism and lower blood glucose;
For inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including the gall bladder;
With common infectious diseases (viral and fungal);
With the help of this tincture, men are able to increase potency and eliminate erectile dysfunction. Tincture with Eleutherococcus improves the general condition of the female body with menopause, eliminates the "tides" and temperature changes.
The dosage of the drug depends on the medical indications and the general condition of the patient, is selected empirically, since the same amount in some cases can cause a different effect.
Adults are prescribed 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day after meals, the tincture is diluted with water in a proportion of 1/2. When the patient weighs more than 80 kg, the dosage is increased by 10 drops. You can measure the dosage in this way: 10 drops of a liquid product is 1 cm3. in the syringe, which simplifies the task of determining the desired dose.
The duration of the treatment course is from 2 to 4 weeks, after which there is a break for 2 weeks, if necessary, repeat the application.
Tincture with Eleutherococcus for external use
Eleutherococcus alcohol extract is used as an antiseptic and healing agent that eliminates microbial infection and accelerates the regeneration of the skin.
The tincture is diluted in a proportion of 1 / 2-1 / 4, which depends on individual sensitivity, and lubricate the necessary areas or apply a gauze soaked in tincture for 10-15 minutes.
· With acne and blockage of the sebaceous ducts, wash the washed face with the prepared solution in the morning and evening. In this case, oral administration of this drug or other anti-inflammatory drugs is possible.
· Seborrhea, peeling of the skin on the head, hair loss can be stopped in this way: 2 tbsp. l tinctures are diluted in 0.5 cups of warm water and rubbed into the scalp 2 times a week, after a few hours you can rinse with conventional means.
You can add 2 tbsp. l tinctures in rinse conditioner, after which the hair is not washed with water. The specific smell from the tincture disappears as the hair dries and then is almost not noticeable.
Cooking tinctures with Eleutherococcus at home
Grind 100 grams of dried raw materials (eleutherococcus roots), pour 0.5 liters of vodka, moonshine or diluted alcohol using a glass container with a sealed lid or cork. Place in a dark, cool place and shake daily for a month. Strain through several layers of gauze, close tightly, store out of the reach of children.
In such a useful tincture of Eleutherococcus, you can add various beekeeping products and phytocomponents: grass (St. John's wort, calendula), zest of lemon or grapefruit, berries of barberry, cornel and other, if desired.
Contraindications tincture of Eleutherococcus
The harm from the use of tinctures may be due to an overdose of the drug or non-compliance with the rules of use. Do not take the drug in case of allergy to biocomponents in its composition or to ethyl alcohol. Caution should be taken in the afternoon to avoid excessive excitability and not disturb sleep cycles.
The use of tinctures under the age of 12 years is contraindicated and there are restrictions on the concentration of the drug up to 18 years. During pregnancy and lactation, tincture is allowed as an additional remedy for hypotension, dizziness, weakened immunity. With exacerbation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, genitourinary system, as well as with hypertension (high blood pressure) and arrhythmia.
The simultaneous use of the drug with such means is contraindicated: barbiturates, tranquilizers, antidepressants and psychostimulants.
