The tincture of Eleutherococcus is made by their rhizomes and the roots of this plant. As an auxiliary component, 40% alcohol is used. This drug belongs to the group of tonic preparations. To increase the overall tone of the doctors often it is recommended tincture of eleutherococcus - indications for the use of this drug include a large list of diseases and pathological conditions that weaken the body.
How useful Eleutherococcus tincture?
Eleutherococcus tincture improves the ability of the human body to adapt to the adverse effects of various aggressive factors. The mechanism of action of this agent consists in activation of metabolic processes and normalization of vegetative and endocrine regulation. The effect after taking is always manifested gradually - within 5-7 weeks.
The use of Eleutherococcus tincture is useful under reduced pressure, as it contributes to a slight increase in its indices. Also this preparation:
- stimulate the function of the sex glands;
- reduces the severity of symptoms of asthenia;
- improves the heart;
- eliminates signs of body fatigue.
Indication for the reception of the tincture of Eleutherococcus is also the period of recovery after surgical interventions. This tool stimulates the rapid healing of various tissues and helps to activate the processes of normalizing the protein composition of the blood.
Eleuterococcus quickly removes redness and itchy skin. Therefore, it is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis .
It is necessary to take this drug in periods of epidemics, as it increases immunity and facilitates the course of the disease.
It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of climacteric syndrome and neurasthenia, with vegetative disorders, menstrual irregularities and recovery after childbirth.
Be sure to drink tincture of Eleutherococcus for obesity, if you have no contraindications to its use. It stimulates the synthesis of endorphins and the breakdown of fats. Due to this, the process of burning carbohydrates is accelerated. This prevents them from "turning" into fats.
Method of using Eleutherococcus tincture
According to the instructions, the method of using Eleutherococcus tincture is as follows:
- 20-40 drops of the agent pour 50 ml of water.
- Mix the mixture well.
- Take the drug twenty minutes before eating.
Drink tincture should be twice a day. The duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
With dermatoses, diluted tincture is also used as an external agent. It should be rubbed into the affected areas of the skin.
Side effects of the tincture of Eleutherococcus
In some cases, tincture of Eleutherococcus can provoke various adverse reactions. Most often they are allergic, severe anxiety and irritability. Sometimes the patient develop disorders from the digestive system, for example, diarrhea. Taking an eleutherococcus tincture after dinner can cause insomnia.
Contraindications to the use of Eleutherococcus tincture
The tincture of eleutherococcus has not only indications for use, but contraindications. Therefore, before the reception, be sure that you can use this tool. It is necessary to refuse treatment with such a drug for people with:
- hypertensive disease;
- high blood pressure;
- pathologies accompanied by various disorders of the heart rhythm;
- cerebrovascular diseases;
- excessively excitable CNS;
- epilepsy.
Eleutherococcus tinctures are not recommended in the acute period of any infectious diseases, as well as in conditions accompanied by fever.