Cyclamen is a perennial herbaceous plant of the subfamily Mirsin family of primroses. For many years, cyclamen juice has been used to treat such diseases of the respiratory system as sinusitis. People suffering from chronic sinusitis, this method will be taken into account.
Beneficial features
Plant sap has biologically active substances that, upon contact with the nasal mucosa, have stimulating effects.
It works reflex secretion of mucus and promotes natural cleansing of the nasal sinuses. With sinus sinus, a large amount of pus accumulates, which further leads to complications, as it can penetrate into the blood, and spread throughout the body (read about drops from sinusitis based on cyclamen, read here).
Substances of cyclamen juice stimulate its natural excretion. Cyclamen juice consists of the following elements:
- organic acids;
- natural oils;
- sweeteners;
- bitterness and flavonoids;
- The most important healing properties of active alkaloid cyclamen.
You can find more information about the beneficial properties of cyclamen here.
Side effects when applying
Do not forget that in the plant can accumulate toxic substances, preparations made on the basis of it must be of a certain consistency. In violation of the dosage can occur such pathologies as:
- vomiting;
- convulsions;
- various allergic reactions;
- interruptions in the work of the cardiac and respiratory systems.
It is also impossible to self-medicate, the dosage and method of use of the drug should be agreed with the doctor.
Cyclamen juice strongly burns the nose, and treatment requires patience and willpower. In the process of taking the medication is addictive, and the pain is not so strong. At the first dose, it is recommended to dilute the juice with a little more water and, over time, to increase the concentration for more productive treatment.
Where better to take?
It is not advisable to buy cyclamen tuber of unknown origin in the markets and bazaars. The quality of the root is greatly influenced by the place in which it was harvested and the way in which it was grown. People who do not know what the root looks like can often not get what they need.
The price of a standard bottle of concentrated cyclamen juice in the amount of 20 ml may be in the range of 200-300 rubles, one bottle is enough for the entire course of treatment.
Oil, which is less aggressive, from cyclamen root, is also sold in pharmacies, its approximate price is 220-270 rubles.
How to make medicine yourself?
Cyclamen based medication can be:
- drops;
- ointment;
- tinctures;
- drug based juice, which is purchased at the pharmacy.
What you need to do to make drops:
- The previously washed cyclamen root is ground on a grater.
- I filter the resulting mass through gauze or similar drainage.
- The juice formed after straining is diluted with water in the required proportion, and put in a refrigerator.
During the reception, the positive effect of the drops appears in the coming days. The disadvantages include possible allergies, which are accompanied by itching and redness in the nose.
Cyclamen based ointment is prepared with the addition of aloe juice, onions, kalanchoe and Vishnevsky ointment. The finished mixture is usually impregnated with a cotton swab and inserted into the nose for about 40 minutes.
Preparation of tincture also does not require much effort:
- The crushed root (approximately 2 grams) is poured over 100 ml of boiling water and settled for about one hour.
- After preparation, one teaspoon of tincture is diluted with a liter of boiling water, and two drops are instilled into each nasal passage throughout the week.
When using the drug purchased in a pharmacy, you must read the instructions, and follow its instructions.
Attention! Components for the manufacture of medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.
You can also watch this video to learn how to make cyclamen drops:
Precautions and Contraindications
After contact with cyclamen juice, hands should be thoroughly washed and the dishes in which the medicine is prepared.
In order to avoid negative effects of drugs, instead of the expected recovery, you should certainly consult a doctor before use. The doctor eliminates the possibility of you allergic reactions to components of cyclamen juice.
If you are allergic to cyclamen juice, you can check it yourself, just drop a drop on the skin, and watch the reaction, if there are no redness and itching, your body will not reject it. It is not recommended to use the drug for young children, pregnant women and nursing mothers..
Cyclamen includes many plant species. At the moment, not all the healing properties and negative effects have been studied to the end. Despite this, the components that make up the flower, with the right proportions, undoubtedly help in the treatment of sinusitis (more on this here), and not only for several centuries.
