Cyclamen has long established itself as an excellent medicinal plant. This plant has a mass of useful medicinal properties, which makes it even more necessary. Now there are many drugs in the composition with cyclamen.
The bulk of drugs are aimed at the treatment of diseases of the nose, but every day the pharmacology develops new drugs, since the capabilities of this plant allow it to be used to treat many ailments. And also cyclamen has long been used in homeopathy and for the preparation of various recipes of traditional medicine.
Beneficial features
This component in a humid environment undergoes hydrolysis and turns into a "cyclomethrin", which is capable of exerting a therapeutic effect.
The medicinal properties of the plant are as follows:
- providing a calming effect on the body;
- elimination of inflammatory processes;
- detrimental effects on most pathogenic bacteria, cyclamen acts as an antiseptic for the whole body.
Medicines based on cyclamen are applicable in the treatment of:
viral and catarrhal diseases (frontitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, purulent sinusitis);- migraines;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- intestinal colic;
- nervous disorders;
- intestinal microflora disorders;
- gout, rheumatism, sciatica;
- diabetes;
- allergies;
- heart rhythm disorders;
- diseases of the bones and blood vessels.
viral and catarrhal diseases (frontitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, purulent sinusitis);More information about the properties of cyclamen can be found in this article.
Use in traditional medicine
There are drugs with cyclamen in the composition.
Pills
There are tablets in the composition with cyclamen.
Sinupret
Sinupret is produced in the form of round tablets of green color, which are covered with a glossy shell. In the package of 50 tablets in two blisters.
In the composition of the tablets dried medicinal plants in powder form:
- 6 milligrams of gentian root;
- 18 milligrams of cyclamen flowers (primrose);
- 18 milligrams of sage herb;
- 18 milligrams of elderberry flowers;
- 18 milligrams of herb verbena.
These plants are the main active ingredients of the drug. The drug is prescribed for acute and chronic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. The drug is able to provide:
antiedematous action;- anti-inflammatory effect;
- immunostimulating action;
- antiviral effect.
antiedematous action;Pharmacological properties:
- suppression of influenza A virus;
- suppression of parainfluenza virus;
- suppression of respiratory syncytial viruses;
- adjustment of secretion and reduction of tissue edema;
- restoration of drainage and ventilation of the paranasal sinuses;
- eliminating the feeling of nasal congestion;
- normalization of the protective function of the epithelium of the respiratory tract;
- increase the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Dosing and Administration:
- adults and children aged 12 years and 2 tablets 3 times a day;
- children from 6 to 11 years old 1 tablet 3 times a day.
A course of treatment - 7-14 days.
Side effects:
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
- stomach pain;
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- allergic rashes, redness, itching, urticaria;
- angioedema;
- shortness of breath;
- puffiness and swelling on the face.
Contraindications:
- idiosyncrasy of the drug due to possible allergies to the components;
- lactose intolerance;
- age up to 6 years.
Reception during pregnancy can only be with the permission of the doctor, if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risks to the fetus.
Price in Russia - 350-400 rubles.
Butter
There is a pharmacy remedy for the treatment of diseases of the nose.
Oil extract
The drug is available in a bottle with a pipette. The volume of the bottle is 20 milliliters.
Composition: oil extract from cyclamen tubers and grape seed oil.
The tool perfectly cleans the nasal sinuses from mucus and pus, cures polyps, cures runny nose of any degree, relieves headache accompanying sinusitis.
Mode of application - drip in the morning and evening 1-2 drops in each nasal passage. Treatment of sinusitis is carried out in 3 courses. Alternate 7 days of treatment - 7 days break.
Contraindications:
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- age up to 5 years.
Side effects when using the drug was not detected.
average price 250-300 rubles for such oil in Russia.
Homemade product
To prepare the medicine you need:
- wash, peel and finely chop the cyclamen tubers (the selected container should be half filled with the chopped root);
- pour grape seed oil or olive oil over the root so that the tubers are completely covered;
- insist in a dark cool place for 1 month;
- strain and squeeze on expiry.
Before use, the oil must be diluted in eucalyptus extract in a ratio of 1: 5. To be treated for 3 courses with periods of 7 days of treatment - 7 days break.
Indications for use in the field of homeopathy
Earlier Cyclamen has been used in traditional medicine to treat diseases of the uterus and appendages.. Further developments in the field of homeopathy have confirmed the ability of the cells of these organs to ensure the reproduction of a number of viruses.
Indications for homeopathy are:
- weakness and slow functioning of the body and mind;
- lethargy, sluggish memory, dizziness, dull, pressing headache; darkening of the eyes, dilated pupils;
- toothache and vertebrae of the cervical spine;
- nausea, belching, aversion to food, hiccups that occur soon after lunch;
- acute pain of the digestive tract;
- flatulence and urination;
- constrictive, spasmodic pain in the thoracic region;
- nagging and stabbing pain in the back;
- joint and limb pains;
- weakness and itching;
- lack of normal healthy sleep, further lethargy and drowsiness;
- nightmares, insomnia;
- fever, body aches, constant feeling of cold, no thirst;
- total apathy for work and communication;
- constant stress and depression;
- at times unjustified bouts of gaiety and a state of euphoria.
Use in traditional medicine
There are also recipes of traditional medicine with cyclamen, which can be prepared independently.
Ointment
For the preparation of funds, it is necessary to take cyclamen juice, aloe, kalanchoe, onions and Vishnevsky ointment in equal proportions. All components mix. Apply the ointment, smearing it cotton flagella, which must be laid in the nose for 30 minutes. Ointment treatment must be continued strictly for 21 days..
Tincture
- Recipe 1. Take 5 grams of the root of the plant, chop, pour a glass of boiling water, insist for 1 hour.
Store in a refrigerator in a clean glass or plastic container. Before each application, the tincture must be diluted - 1 liter of water 1 teaspoon of tincture. You can drip into the nose up to 5 times a day, 2 drops in each nasal passage. - Recipe 2. This remedy is more concentrated. Tincture can be stored no more than 3 days. For cooking, grind the cyclamen root and pour boiling water over it. To use the tincture of her initially need to insist 3 days, and then strain and squeeze. Before use, dilute with water - 1 teaspoon of tincture per 1 liter of water. You can drip into the nose from 2 to 5 times a day.
Store in a refrigerator in a clean glass or plastic container. Before each application, the tincture must be diluted - 1 liter of water 1 teaspoon of tincture. You can drip into the nose up to 5 times a day, 2 drops in each nasal passage.After preparation of drugs from this plant, it is necessary to thoroughly wash hands with soap and water, using a large amount of warm running water.
Extract
This is a highly concentrated remedy, which is used for the preparation of popular recipes and it is also part of most pharmaceutical preparations with cyclamen. The composition of the extract includes: water, cyclamen tubers, propylene glycol.
Cyclamen extract is recommended for the treatment of sinusitis and sinusitis, for catarrhal headaches, frontitis and other purulent diseases of the face.
Cyclamen extract can be applied orally for 5-6 drops per dose, adding juice, compotes, cocktails, warm tea 2-3 times a day. When sinusitis and sinusitis should be instilled into the nose 1-2 drops 2-3 times a day. About other drops from sinusitis, you will learn here.
Contraindications and warnings
The first thing you need to know to those who want to deal with ailments with the use of means with cyclamen in the composition, that Cyclamen is a poisonous plant..
Be sure to respect the dosage of medication. This applies to both internal and external use.
Do not use cyclamen medicine.:
- children under 6 years old;
- pregnant women;
- lactating mothers.
In no case can not use drugs with cyclamen for instillation, if there is no clear confidence in the veracity of the diagnosis.
A stuffy nose is not necessarily antritis and do not immediately grab the pills and drops with cyclamen. If during the treatment you feel a sharp deterioration in your health, you have started to have severe pains and bloody nasal discharge, the drug should be canceled and you should see a doctor.
Conclusion
Each medicinal plant is applied according to certain standards and requirements.. If you have sinusitis, then treatment with cyclamen in this case can be a real find. But it is important to remember that in the process of treatment you should try to choose sparing recipes. And do not forget that if after the first application you see a strong deterioration, it is better to change the method of treatment.
