Eleuterococcus is a medicine that is especially useful for taking in the autumn and spring periods. This is due to the fact that eleutherococcus helps the body to adapt to changing conditions and better transfer physical and mental loads.
Today there are several forms of the release of Eleutherococcus:
- alcoholic tincture in the form of drops;
- dried root;
- pills.
The dried root of Eleutherococcus refers to the method of folk medicine, and drops and tablets are put on pharmaceutical production. These medications are prescribed by immunologists, cardiologists and neuropathologists, since the action of the drug extends to these three systems.
Pharmacological properties and composition of the preparation
Medicinal raw materials for the manufacture of tablets Eleutherococcus are the roots and rhizomes. It is in these parts of the plant contain the famous glycosides, which are also called eleuterozides:
- A is a steroid;
- B is a phenylacrylic acid derivative;
- D, E - lignans;
- I, K, L, M - triterpene saponins.
The exact composition and properties of Eleutherococcus are still being studied, but those substances that are already known indicate that the preparation is represented by biologically active substances of different classes and actions.
In addition to eleutherosides, other substances have been found in eleutherococcus:
- polysaccharides;
- hydroxycoumarins;
- resins;
- essential oil;
- gums;
- lipids;
- starch.
It is interesting that the British and European pharmacopoeias classified eleutherococcus as adaptogenic and immunomodulating agents.
Given such a rich composition, eleutherococcus has a wide impact on the processes in the body:
- increases the conditioned reflex, motor activity;
- excites the central nervous system;
- removes drowsiness;
- increases resistance to stress and extreme factors;
- accelerates the exchange processes;
- improves visual acuity;
- increases the adaptogenic abilities of the body;
- improves the functioning of the genital area;
- improves appetite;
- has cardiotonic action and increases blood pressure;
- lowers cholesterol in the blood ;
- lowers the level of sugar in the blood;
- reduces the toxic effects of ethanol, hypnotics, ether, barbiturates, aminazine and other substances with a depressing effect on the central nervous system;
- boosts immune functions;
- reduces the risk of oncology.
In 1 pill eleutherococcus contains 0.1 dry extract.
Eleutherococcus in tablets - instruction
Before taking Eleutherococcus once in tablets, it should be noted that it will temporarily contribute to improving performance, while long-term use of the drug (up to 2 months) will give a general tonic persistent effect.
Sometimes, eleutherococcus is taken in an irregular mode with exacerbation of the AVR to increase blood pressure, relieve dizziness and nausea, which are caused by an inadequate vegetative reaction. Therefore, people who suffer from such symptoms, it is recommended to prevent seizure attacks with the reception of Eleutherococcus in the middle of autumn and early spring.
Features of the use of Eleutherococcus in tablets
The usual dosage of Eleutherococcus in tablets suggests taking 1 tablet 3 times a day. People who suffer from insomnia , the drug is not recommended to be taken after 6 pm.
The course of treatment can be from 2 weeks to 2 months depending on the symptoms.
What to choose - Eleutherococcus in tablets or tincture?
In homeopathic practice, doctors prefer the tincture of eleutherococcus in drops. It is believed that the tool adopted under the language, has a more effective and rapid impact.
Tablets are affected by a storage method, so the effect of their intake does not occur before a week.
Thus, a faster and more effective way can be considered the tincture of Eleutherococcus, but for long-term treatment and a lasting effect, the choice should fall precisely on the tablets.