Eucalyptus leaves: application and properties

Eucalyptus is a tree of the Myrtle family, which can grow to a height of one hundred meters. Under natural conditions, it grows in Australia, and artificially planted it in the southern latitudes of the Crimea, Africa, Moldova, the Caucasus, America, Indonesia, New Zealand. The most valuable part of this tree is the leaves harvested in September. They include essential oil with a bitter-spicy aroma, tannins, phytoncides, organic resin. Let us consider in more detail what the leaves of eucalyptus are, their use for medicinal purposes.

Benefits of eucalyptus leaves

Due to the rich composition of the leaves, they are used in recipes for both official and traditional medicine. They possess:

• Disinfectant;
• Painkillers;
• Annoying;
• Anti-inflammatory;
• Antibacterial;
• Expectorant action.

Medicinal forms from the leaves of this tree have found their application in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system, respiratory system, sexual and urinary system, skin, and with them strengthen the defenses of the body and prevent the development of tumors.

Included in the composition of raw materials disastrously affect streptococci, staphylococci, dysentery rod, intestinal parasites, Trichomonas, the causative agent of malaria, deter mosquitoes and mosquitoes.

Pharmacy tincture of eucalyptus leaf

Instructions for use indicate that it has a pronounced antiseptic, expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. The composition of this herbal preparation includes the following beneficial substances: ellagic acid, resins, flavonoids, wax, essential oil and tannins.

The active components of the tincture have an effect on the body:

• Fungicidal;
• Antiviral;
• Antiprotozoal;
• Bactericidal;
• Anti-inflammatory.

When the tincture is applied to the skin, it has astringent, anesthetic, antipruritic and anti-exudative effect. If you take inside a product made from raw materials such as eucalyptus leaves, the instructions for use indicate that in this case a very strong expectorant, mucolytic and bronchodilator effect will be performed. In addition, tincture normalizes the process of digestion and increases the work of the digestive glands.

If you take tincture of 20 drops, it helps with the following diseases:

• Hypertension;
• Cancer;
• Insomnia;
• Diseases of the digestive system;
• headache;
• Rachitis;
• Shortness of breath;
• Arrhythmia of the heart.

Since such a tool helps to relieve inflammation, it helps to quickly heal wounds, scratches, ulcers, acne, burns and cuts.

Eucalyptus leaves: home use

Medicinal products made on the basis of eucalyptus, do not have contraindications, do not have a side effect, have a high efficiency. The main active ingredient is eucalyptol, which is in essential oil.

But it is necessary to take into account such a moment that dosage forms of eucalyptus leaves are not recommended for children under three years of age, with individual intolerance and hypersensitivity to the active substance. With caution use the drug for chronic liver and kidney diseases.

Treatment of the digestive system

Eucalyptus leaves are used in the treatment of inflammation of the intestines, gastritis with reduced acidity. In this case, a decoction is prepared from this raw material. To do this, 15 grams of dry leaves are poured into a dish of enamel and poured a glass of boiling water. The resulting mixture is boiled in a water bath for 25 minutes. Then the product is cooled, filtered, brought to the initial volume and placed in a cool place. The broth is stored for 48 hours, not more. Take it should be in a warm form after eating three times a day for a quarter of a glass. Treatment is carried out for 10 days.

With the help of decoction digestion is normalized, the body gets rid of parasites, the boiling in the intestines is reduced. In addition, there is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Treatment of respiratory system

If raw materials such as eucalyptus leaves are used for treatment, their use is effective in inflammatory pathologies of respiratory organs, such as laryngitis, bronchitis and acute respiratory-viral diseases (adenovirus infection, influenza). For this, a tincture of fresh plant leaves is prepared. They are chopped very finely and they fill 1/3 liter cans. After that, pour sugar to half of this capacity, plug the neck with a cotton cloth and put it in a dark and warm place for 3-4 days.

After this period, add 0.5 liters of vodka to this syrup, mix thoroughly and stand for a week. Then such a device is filtered, filled with a bottle of dark glass and stored in a refrigerator. Take a tincture of 30 drops, before it was previously diluted in 60 ml of boiled water, for 12 days before eating. This drug has an expectorant, antimicrobial and antiseptic effect, helps to strengthen immunity and helps to recover faster.

Tincture, diluted in a glass of warm water, helps with angina, stomatitis, tonsillitis, gum disease, gingivitis.

Treatment of muscles, joints and skin

Find the dry leaves of eucalyptus application in the treatment of purulent skin diseases, trophic ulcers, long healing wounds, inflammation of the joints and muscles. To prepare the infusion, take three dessert spoons of raw material, pour into a saucepan, pour boiling water (300 ml) and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. After this, the agent must be insisted for an hour and filtered through gauze.

Use the infusion as a compress, applying it on the affected areas of the skin, joints and muscles. For grinding, use a mixture of vegetable and eucalyptus oil in a 1: 2 ratio. The course of treatment is carried out until complete recovery.

Treatment of the sexual and urinary system

If suddenly the kidneys become inflamed or the chronic process of urinary system becomes aggravated (pyelonephritis, cystitis, urolithiasis), then it is possible to take the pharmacy tincture of eucalyptus. To do this, 25 drops should be dissolved in 150 ml of warm water and taken before meals three times a day.

Also found for eucalyptus leaf -shaped leaves application in the treatment of erosion of the cervix, inflammation of the vagina, bacterial vaginosis. To do this, decoction from these leaves is impregnated with tampons and set overnight. Treatment is carried out for 7 days. Also, the decoction can be syringed, which allows to improve the prognosis of the disease and shorten the duration of treatment.

Precautionary measures

Plants used for medicinal purposes give a remarkable effect. But nevertheless, they are able to have side effects, so before using them, you should consult your doctor.

It is undesirable to use eucalyptus oil, infusion or ointment for children up to the age of two. Also, people suffering from asthma, liver and kidney disease, convulsions, hypotension, drugs from this plant can be used only after consultation with your doctor. It is forbidden to take drugs for pregnant and lactating women.

Conclusion

Thus, eucalyptus leaves are used in the treatment of various diseases. Proper use of the medicinal forms of such a plant can have the most positive effect on the body. But all the same, it is best to consult your doctor before it.