Eucalyptus globulus, prutevidny, ashy – Eucalyptus gum

Evergreen tree up to 60-80 m, families mirtovыh (Myrtaceae). For the medical industry harvested leaves of the plant.

Eucalyptus globulus – chemical composition

Leaves of all three species It contains essential oil of eucalyptus, consisting of various terpene compounds, in particular from pinene and cineol, as well as organic acids, Tanning, bitter and other substances.

Eucalyptus globulus – Pharmacological properties

Herbal medicines from the leaves of eucalyptus have a pronounced antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. They are active against Gram-positive, Gram-negative microorganisms, detrimental effect on fungi and protozoa.

Eucalyptus inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, eshyerikhii, tuberculous mycobacteria, dysentery amoeba and Trichomonas.

Galenic form of eucalyptus leaves (decoction, infusion inastoyka plants) acute and chronic experiments on various types of laboratory animals were nontoxic and had no significant local irritating action on the mucous membranes of the eyes and vagina.

In the study of the properties of obschefarmakologicheskih leaves of eucalyptus preparations noticeable effect on heart activity were observed, except a cardiotonic action, resulting in deceleration of heart rate and a slight increase in their amplitude. Besides, Eucalyptus preparations have little sedative effect on the central nervous system and have minor expectorant properties.

Eucalyptus globulus – medical applications

Galenic form of leaves of eucalyptus are used as antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agents. They are used for rinsing, inhalations, Cooking wet swabs, primoček. Infusions and decoctions of eucalyptus leaves is prescribed for abscesses, flegmonax, purulent mastitis, smoldering infected chronic ulcers, in dermatological practice - at various pustular diseases. Gynecological diseases decoction and infusion of eucalyptus leaves is used for douching. Assign them for the treatment of burns and frostbite.

Tincture (15-30 Drops) or infusion of eucalyptus leaves is prescribed to rinse for gingivitis, stomatitis, anginakh. The inhalation of eucalyptus used in acute respiratory diseases, tracheitis, laringitax.

In the last century, medicine drugs eucalyptus used in malaria, scarlet fever, diphtheria and as a anthelminthic.

Eucalyptus oil is used to treat boils, phlegmons, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the mucous membranes (in particular, erosions and ulcers in the cervix), for inhalation in catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, as a distraction and a painkiller to friction with myositis, radikulitah, plexitis and other diseases. Oil plant is a part of many drugs (evkamon, эvkatol, pektusin et al.).

Industry produces drug hlorofillipt, containing a mixture of chlorophylls, in the leaves of eucalyptus. The drug has antimicrobial activity, applied topically to treat burns and trophic ulcers (original 1 % alcoholic solution is diluted 1:5 in 0,25 % solution of novocaine), the erosion of the cervix used 1 % alcohol and 2 % oil solution (smearing cervical erosion, introduction of moistened swabs).

Inside used in carriers of staphylococci in the intestine (5 ml 1 % alcohol solution, divorced 30 ml of water, daily 3 times a day 40 minutes before eating). Intravenously (2 ml 0,25 % solution, divorced 38 ml of sterile isotonic sodium chloride solution) introduced (slowly!) 4 times a day for 4-5 days in septic conditions, pneumonia, etc.. d. Allergic reactions.

Eucalyptus globulus – Dosage Forms, Dosing and Administration

Dry chopped eucalyptus leaves are used for homemade broth.

A decoction of the leaves of eucalyptus: 10g (2 tablespoons) raw material is placed in an enamel bowl, Pour 200 ml (1 glass) Hot water, capped and heated in boiling water (in a water bath) 30 m, cooled for 10 min at room temperature, filter, the remaining raw materials squeeze. The volume of the resulting broth bring boiled water to 200 ml. The prepared broth is stored in a cool place no more 2 d.

Used inward 1/4 cup of warm broth 3 times a day after meals as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent. For inhalation and rinse the throat 1 tablespoon of broth diluted 1 a glass of water.

The leaves are stored in a dry, cool place.

Eucalyptus tincture 1:5 on 70 % alcohol. Transparent liquid greenish-brown color with a smell.

Eucalyptus oil a part of the complex preparations.

Xlorofillipt – 1 % alcohol solution, used locally and internally; 2 % solution in oil, applied topically; 0,25 % solution into ampules, used intravenously.

Pills "Pektusin" see. Pepper mint.

Ingalipt - Combined preparation Aerosol, comprising 100 ml: streptotsida and norsulfazol-soluble sodium 2,5 g, timola, eucalyptus and peppermint oil for 0,05 g, alcohol 6 g, glycerol 7 g, Tween-80 7 g. Apply by spraying from a bottle, containing drug pressure compressed nitrogen. Irrigation is carried out 3-4 times a day. The drug is retained in the mouth for 5-7 minutes. Available in glass bottles aerosol capacity 80 ml, containing 30 ml Ingalipt. Store at +3 to +35 0FROM. Vials should be protected from mechanical damage.

Ingakamf cm. Pepper mint.

Ointment "Efkamon" cm. Pepper mint.