Eucalyptus includes the basis of many medications. Thanks to him, they are able to disinfect, reduce inflammation and pain. Furthermore, eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial activity. The leaves of this plant contain about 3% of oils and tannins and resins.
Decoction of the leaves of eucalyptus well helps with pain in the gut, as well as the acidity of the stomach. For the preparation of this decoction is necessary to take 10 grams of dried leaves, pour 1 cup of water, boil for 10-15 minutes, drain and add water to the original volume. Should start taking 1 tablespoon 3 times a day before meals, gradually increasing the dose to 1/4 cup.
In various diseases of the respiratory tract (bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis) should pour 1 tablespoon of eucalyptus leaves cup of boiling water and let stand for an hour. Derived drugs can be taken orally 1 tablespoon 3 times a day, or as a rinse.
When inflammation of the lower respiratory tract is useful to do with eucalyptus inhalation. To do this, prepare a decoction of 3 tablespoons of dried leaves and a liter of water, and then breathe over the steam, wrapped a blanket or towel.
Eucalyptus great help in the fight against the common cold. We need to take alcohol tincture of eucalyptus, add it to the half cup of water and rinse your nose. This procedure is done as follows: a mixture alternately drawn into an ode, the other nostril, going through the mouth.
In diseases of the kidneys and urinary system take eucalyptus tincture 20 drops 2 times a day. Alcohol tincture can also be used for inhalation in bronchitis, pleurisy, trachea, adding a few drops in boiling water.
Decoction of the leaves of eucalyptus used in obstetrics and gynecology as obesity, cervical erosion in the form of tampons and douches.