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Eleutherococcus senticosus (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is a shrub from the Araliaceae family that grows in the wild in the Far East. Eleutherococcus is often referred to as Siberian ginseng because the roots of these plants have similar healing properties.
The shrub is unpretentious, so it can be grown in personal plots. The roots grow horizontally and are dug up in October. To prevent the death of an adult plant, only a part (about 20-25%) of the roots is cut off to prepare Eleutherococcus tincture, trying to choose the most powerful, thickest branches.
You need to dig up the root of Eleutherococcus with gloves: for the very sharp and easily separated thorns, Eleutherococcus was popularly called the devil’s bush.
Healing properties of Eleutherococcus root
Eleutherococcus extract is an essential ingredient in many tonic drinks, in particular, Baikal. The root of the shrub contains eleutherosides (glycosides) – substances that tone the central nervous system, improve cellular respiration and strengthen the immune system, have an antimicrobial and hemostatic effect. Saponins, which also belong to eleutherosides, have anti-inflammatory and anti-sclerotic properties, stimulate the synthesis of hormones. Flavonoids strengthen the walls of blood vessels, accelerate metabolic processes. Pectins help to eliminate toxins from the body and create favorable conditions for the reproduction of beneficial intestinal microflora.
Eleutherococcus tincture on alcohol or vodka is used in the following cases:
- to strengthen the immune system, especially with physical and nervous exhaustion, stress;
- to improve memory and vision;
- for the prevention of influenza and other infectious diseases (both viral and bacterial);
- during rehabilitation after operations, strokes and other serious diseases;
- under reduced pressure;
- to reduce sugar in the initial stage of type XNUMX diabetes;
- when stale;
- with problems with potency caused by physical fatigue or emotional stress;
- to normalize the menstrual cycle;
- to improve well-being during menopause;
- with female infertility;
- to accelerate tissue regeneration during wound healing;
- as a cosmetic product to eliminate rashes and improve the color and condition of the skin, prevent the appearance of wrinkles;
- to strengthen hair.
Preparation of Eleutherococcus tincture
The rhizomes dug out in autumn are thoroughly washed, cut across into thin slices and dried in a well-ventilated area. You can use an electric dryer or lightly dry the raw materials on a baking sheet in the oven, but you need to make sure that the temperature does not rise above +70 ºC. The dry root retains its beneficial properties for 2 years.
Eleutherococcus insist on vodka, high-quality double-distilled moonshine, medical alcohol. The medicine is taken orally for many diseases when strong alcohol is contraindicated: for example, with problems with potency, menstrual irregularities, diabetes mellitus. Therefore, it is better to prepare tincture with vodka or good moonshine with a strength of up to 40–45 degrees.
Eleutherococcus tincture recipe
- Pour 100 g of crushed dry root into a jar.
- Pour the root with 0,5 liters of alcohol.
- Close the lid and put in a dark place (in a kitchen cabinet).
- Infuse for 21 days, shake every 2-3 days.
- Strain, pour into a glass bottle and store in a dark place.
Application of Eleutherococcus tincture
Due to the tonic properties of Eleutherococcus, it is not recommended to drink tincture in the afternoon. Even if the medicine is taken 3 times a day, the last dose should be no later than 18 hours. If the drug still causes insomnia, the last dose must be moved between 14 and 16 hours. A portion of the drug is mixed with 50-100 ml of water.
If no regimen is indicated for the treatment of the disease, then the maximum duration of a continuous course is 6 weeks. Then you should take a break for 1-2 weeks, and the course can be repeated.
To increase immunity, prevent infectious diseases, improve vision and memory, take a tincture of 25-30 drops once a day. For children aged 7 to 12 years, the remedy is given 1 time per day, measuring 1 drop per 1 year of life.
For the treatment of hypochondriacal conditions, it is recommended to drink 30-40 drops of the drug 3 times a day. However, before taking Eleutherococcus tincture, you should consult your doctor: the remedy is quite strong, and it is incompatible with most sedatives.
To lower blood sugar levels, take 30 drops 3 times a day. The course is 2 weeks, between courses they take a break for 7-10 days.
With multiple sclerosis, 2 times a day, take a mixture of 30 drops of tincture of larkspur reticulum (not to be confused with comfrey – larkspur!) And 5 drops of tincture of Eleutherococcus. The course of admission is a month, the break between courses is 7-10 days. The remedy prevents the development of the disease.
During menopause, with menstrual irregularities and infertility, take 25-30 drops of tincture 1 time per day. The course of admission is 30 days. The remedy relieves pain symptoms. However, sometimes it acts exciting, causes nervousness. In such cases, the drug is interrupted for several days.
In case of problems with potency, a mixture of 1 drops of Eleutherococcus tincture and 40 drops of golden mustache tincture (prepared at the rate of 40 knee per 1 ml of vodka) is drunk once a day. The course is 10 days. If nausea or dizziness is felt, the amount of golden mustache tincture is reduced to 30-10 drops.
Eleutherococcus tincture as a cosmetic
For rashes, poor skin color, the appearance of small wrinkles, prepare a lotion from 1 tablespoon of boiled water and 5 drops of tincture. The resulting liquid is wiped in the morning and evening on the previously cleansed skin of the face and décolleté. A nourishing or moisturizing cream is applied no earlier than after 20-30 minutes: the lotion must be absorbed. Water is allowed to be replaced with infusion of nettle or string.
On the areas covered with a rash, lotions are made every evening from a mixture of 1 teaspoon of tincture and 100 ml of water. At the same time, it is recommended to drink 1-2 courses of tincture: 15-20 drops 2-3 times a day
In case of hair loss or dandruff, an hour before washing the head, tincture of Eleutherococcus is rubbed into the skin with intense movements. In order for the composition to be better absorbed, the head is covered with a terry towel or a warm scarf.
To strengthen dry hair, you can make a mask 2 hours before washing:
- 1 st. l. Eleutherococcus tinctures on vodka or alcohol;
- 1 st. l. tinctures of red capsicum (sold in a pharmacy);
- 1 st. l. burdock or olive oil;
- 1 st. l. honey.
If the hair is oily, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture.
Contraindications to taking Eleutherococcus tincture
It is forbidden to take Eleutherococcus tincture:
- children up to 7 years;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- with increased pressure;
- at high temperature;
- in the acute phase of infectious and somatic diseases;
- with a removed gallbladder (the drug has a choleretic effect).
Attention! Patients with serious illnesses who are constantly taking any drugs should not start treatment with Eleutherococcus tincture without first consulting a doctor.