Eucalyptus Oil

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Instructions for use:

1. Pharmacological action
2. Release form
3. Indications for use
4. Contraindications
5. Instructions for use
6. Side effects

Eucalyptus oil is a complex antiseptic and expectorant.

pharmachologic effect

Eucalyptus oil is obtained from the leaves of various types of eucalyptus. It contains essential oil, flavonoids, organic acids, tannins and bitter substances, wax, resins. The therapeutic effect of the agent is determined by the combination of the action of the constituent substances.

According to the instructions, Eucalyptus oil has a pronounced antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral effect. It is known that up to 70% of staphylococci die when this essential oil is sprayed. It is a reliable way to disinfect indoor air and acts as a prophylactic agent at the risk of contracting respiratory viral infections.

According to research by scientists, Eucalyptus oil enhances immunity by acting on lymphocytes - cells of the immune system. It helps in reducing the factors of nonspecific defense of the body and with secondary immunodeficiencies. There is information about the ability of oil to prevent cancer.

The anti-inflammatory effect is realized in the treatment of infections of the genitourinary system (baths with the agent). Helps the oil to cope with pain and swelling in arthritis.

Local application of Eucalyptus oil is effective in the treatment of a number of gynecological diseases - erosions of the cervix, thrush, it normalizes the alkaline balance of the vagina.

Additionally, this agent has antispasmodic, diuretic, analgesic, antipyretic, wound healing effects.

For colds, Eucalyptus oil eliminates the symptoms of a runny nose, cough, nasal congestion. It removes inflammation and congestion in the airways. Oil is used for these purposes in the form of steam inhalation. Inhalation of vapors improves blood oxygen saturation, eliminates headaches from fatigue and a sedentary lifestyle, and relaxes muscles after exercise.

Eucalyptus oil is known to affect human emotions, improving mood. It activates the body, eliminates fatigue, drowsiness, and enhances concentration.

Release form of Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil is available in bottles of 10, 15 and 25 ml.

Indications for the use of Eucalyptus oil

This agent is used in the treatment of infectious and colds - laryngitis, bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, tracheitis, tuberculosis. It is used locally for cervical erosion, in the complex treatment of arthritis, thrush, cystitis, urethritis, insect bites, skin inflammatory diseases - boils, acne, herpes. The remedy relieves pain with myalgia, neuralgia, bruises.

Contraindications

According to the instructions, Eucalyptus oil is not used in cases of bronchial asthma, whooping cough, hypersensitivity to the drug, and atrophic processes of the mucous membranes.

Instructions for the use of Eucalyptus oil

For colds, Eucalyptus oil is inhaled using a steam inhaler. 2-3 drops are enough for one procedure, they are repeated 2 - 3 times a day. Do not use oil for inhalation with an ultrasonic nebulizer.

According to the instructions Eucalyptus bath oil is used in an amount of 2 - 4 drops.

For external use, the drug is applied to clean skin 2 - 3 times a day. Do not apply oil to damaged and bleeding skin surfaces.

Side effects

Eucalyptus oil can cause allergic reactions. When inhaled in young children or those with an allergic predisposition, bronchospasm may occur.

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!