Eleutherococcus liquid extract is a herbal medicine that helps cure a wide range of ailments. Therefore, it is popular and widely used in traditional and folk medicine.
Eleutherococcus has similar properties to ginseng. Other names are: devil's bush, prickly freeberry. The plant extract has many indications for use.
Brief characteristics of Eleutherococcus extract
The basis of the medicine is crushed roots and rhizomes of Eleutherococcus in a 1:1 ratio with alcohol. The plant base determines the dark brown color of the tincture, as well as the specific smell.
Eleutherococcus is a plant of the Araliaceae family, native to East Asia. The largest population of thorny bushes is in central China. The plant has been used in folk medicine for a long time: healers used dry roots to increase blood pressure and generally improve health.
Modern medicine uses the plant in the form of a drug in liquid form, which is taken orally. It is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, so anyone who knows about the effectiveness and efficiency of taking the extract can purchase it.
Application of Eleutherococcus
For a positive result when consuming Eleutherococcus, you need to strictly monitor the quality of the raw materials used, compliance with the recommended dosage and duration of treatment. The collection of roots, rhizomes and leaves of a plant should occur only in environmentally friendly habitats, subject to a number of conditions:
- The optimal collection time is October. Before autumn, the plant does not accumulate a sufficient amount of healing elements;
- Collecting eleutherococcus in one area is allowed no more than once every 7 years. Only after this time do the rhizomes have time to fully recover and gain the full range of useful substances;
- It is important to follow the correct collection technology - dig in the remaining “stumps” to ensure further growth of the plant;
- For every 100 sq. meters it is necessary to leave at least five mature bushes to preserve the population;
- We should also not forget that the shoots of eleutherococcus are covered with thin and very sharp thorns, which greatly complicate collection, injuring the skin even through protective gloves.
It is more convenient and safer to purchase Eleutherococcus preparations in the pharmacy chain, where they are presented in various forms:
- oral tablets or capsules;
- lollipops;
- herbal collection;
- tincture;
- syrup;
- ointment or cream.
Note! The dosage directly depends on the dosage form of the drug. Before starting treatment, read the instructions, which indicate the rules for taking and storing the biological product.
Abuse of eleutherococcus is fraught with skin rashes, increased blood pressure, irritability, swelling and headache. If such symptoms appear, it is necessary to stop treatment until the condition normalizes, and if there is no improvement, consult a doctor.
Pharmacological characteristics
Eleutherococcus extract is a medicine of natural origin, characterized by a general tonic and calming effect. The active element that determines the medicinal properties of the drops is eleutherosides, which increase vitality, physical and mental performance, increase the body's resistance to environmental threats, support the cardiovascular system, and also have a stimulating effect on the visual organs.
Patients suffering from sleep disorders and loss of appetite can also use Eleutherococcus as an additional remedy. The medicinal properties and contraindications of Eleutherococcus are determined by the chemical composition of its rhizomes. A small list of side effects allows us to recommend the medicine for use in both adults and children.
Description of the drug and pharmacological action
The drug assumes that it contains exclusively natural components, and most importantly, a complex and prolonged effect. Thanks to this, a man will not just get a one-time result in the form of increased sexual activity, but will also be able to enjoy the changes for a long time. Eleutherococcus tincture is a liquid alcohol infusion made from the roots of Eleutherococcus, which promises 3 types of effects at once:
- restorative;
- restorative;
- adaptogenic;
- tonic effect.
The drug reduces a man’s fatigue, saturating the body with energy and vigor. The components also have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, normalizing its functions. The addition is an immunomodulatory effect, that is, an increase in the body's resistance forces. The tincture provides the body with a whole complex of vitamins and valuable substances, increasing physical and intellectual capabilities.
Indications for use of Eleutherococcus extract
The medicine is prescribed if the patient has a wide range of health, physical and mental disorders. The main indications for which the drug is prescribed:
- severe psychological fatigue, stressful conditions, neurasthenia;
- systematic sleep disorders, including insomnia;
- irritability, nervousness and aggressiveness;
- loss of appetite, including as a result of psychological disorders (anorexia);
- arterial hypotension observed after recovery from infectious diseases.
The drug is prescribed both as a maintenance medication and as part of complex therapy. Doctors prescribe the extract in the presence of vegetative neuroses, general deterioration of physical condition after operations, or as part of a complex of stimulants for radiation sickness.
It is recommended to use the drug for obesity, the presence of early stages of diabetes, as well as decreased erectile abilities and libido in mature men.
Beneficial features
The culture is valued in medicine and cosmetology due to its unique properties.
The plant contains valuable microelements, essential oils, resins and glycosides. Eleutherococcus also contains a lot of biologically active substances that have a beneficial effect on human health. The rhizome of the plant is rich in vitamins B and C. Eleutherococcus also contains pectins, lipids, flavonoids, alkaloids and polysaccharides.
The use of folk remedies is quite widespread. Doctors recommend using it for the following purposes:
- To eliminate asthenic syndromes.
- As an effective invigorating component for various types of overwork and exhaustion of the body, for chronic fatigue syndrome, to increase endurance and performance.
- To increase mental capabilities.
- To normalize impaired erectile function, to enhance sexual desire.
- To eliminate nervous tension and stress.
- For neuroses and manifestations of vegetative-vascular dystonia.
- To increase appetite in anorexia.
- With low blood pressure.
- When eliminating the consequences after radiation therapy and serious illnesses.
- When the body's defenses decrease.
- To normalize blood sugar in diabetes mellitus.
It is important to know! Eleutherococcus helps to better digest food and is effective for eye diseases.
It is advisable to use the product during climate change, so that the body acclimatizes faster. The plant helps to cope with oily seborrhea of the skin and early baldness.
After operations, drugs based on this culture help restore the normal protein composition of the plasma, and, accordingly, faster recovery after operations.
Contraindications and possible side effects
The plant origin of the main component is the reason for the small list of restrictions for prescribing drops. The following categories of patients should not use Eleutherococcus extract:
- young children (under 12 years old);
- pregnant and lactating women;
- having individual intolerance and allergic reactions to Eleutherococcus;
- those suffering from insomnia (taking drops in the evening is not recommended);
- having diseases of the cardiovascular system (including hypertension, atherosclerosis);
- patients with chronic liver diseases (including cirrhosis);
- suffering from alcohol addiction.
According to statistics, the drug is well tolerated and side effects are extremely rare. Taking drops over a long period of time may contribute to digestive disorders. In rare cases, the following side effects have been reported.
| central nervous system | The cardiovascular system | Leather |
| sleep disorders; increased excitability; headaches and migraines. | increased blood pressure; tachycardia. | rash eruption; redness itching. |
Shelf life and storage conditions
Eleutherococcus tincture should be stored away from children, sources of fire and high temperatures. It should be a dark and dry place with a temperature within 20 degrees. And if Eleutherococcus in the form of tablets or dragees can be stored for 60 months, in the case of liquid alcohol infusion, the drug can be stored for no more than 48 months.
In medicine, Eleutherococcus is often compared to ginseng due to a similar principle of action on the human body. For male potency, both plant extracts are used equally, but Eleutherococcus tincture has a large list of therapeutic properties and benefits. The tincture works “slower”, but guarantees a prolonged effect.
Directions for use and dosage
The medicine is taken orally, at least half an hour before meals. Before taking, the bottle with tincture must be shaken to avoid the formation of sediment. The extract is drunk 2-3 times a day in accordance with the recommended dosage:
- adults: 20-40 drops at a time;
- child: 1 drop per 1 year of life.
If necessary, it can be increased by 1-2 weeks, but it is recommended to consult a doctor.
The recommended duration of treatment period is from 25 to 30 days.
When treating Eleutherococcus, stimulants and analeptics, including those containing caffeine, should be used with caution. They enhance the effect of coffee and tea (black and green) on the body, thereby contributing to the occurrence of insomnia. In relation to drugs that depress the nervous system (tranquilizers, barbiturates, etc.), the herbal medicine is an antagonist.
Interaction with other drugs
Since Eleutherococcus tincture is half alcohol and contains a powerful natural stimulant, it is important to comply with all the requirements in the annotation so as not to cause side effects. According to the instructions, this product cannot be combined with the following drugs:
- hormonal corticosteroids;
- analeptics;
- antidepressants;
- adaptogens and stimulants;
- sedatives;
- antidiabetic drugs.
By combining such drugs with tincture, one can provoke the effect of the tincture in the form of an antagonist. All this can be accompanied by unpredictable consequences, so neglect of these warnings is fraught with serious disorders in the body.
Preparing Eleutherococcus tincture at home
It is important to understand that the tincture that has been properly prepared will bring benefits. An incorrectly manufactured product can harm your body, so when preparing it it is important to follow the original recipe
To prepare the tincture at home, we will need 50–100 grams of Eleutherococcus roots, as well as half a liter of good vodka. The roots, cut into small cubes, must be poured with vodka. Then let it sit for about 2 weeks, shaking the contents periodically.
This tincture is used at least twice a day, before meals. To improve sexual function in men, the tincture should be used 40 drops per day, after which potency and sexual function improve many times over. The tincture also improves hearing for people working in noisy places and offices.
You can also prepare eleutherococcus remedies such as tea and honey at home. Tea is prepared from the leaves or roots of Eleutherococcus. For 1 teaspoon of raw materials you will need 1 cup of boiling water. You need to brew it for about 20 minutes, then consume it internally.
This tea is recommended for colds or for their prevention. When drinking tea from the roots of Eleutherococcus, the fever at the temperature is noticeably reduced. It also has an antiseptic and calming effect.
Honey from this plant, unlike tincture and extract, has a much more diverse effect on the human body. When using Eleutherococcus honey, physical endurance noticeably increases, drowsiness decreases, stress and anxiety go away.
This product also removes various toxins and waste from the body, preventing diseases such as diabetes.
It is important to know that consuming eleutherococcus honey significantly reduces cholesterol
Release forms
The plant, which is often used to increase potency, is marketed in several dosage forms. It can be found as an active ingredient in the following products:
- Tincture;
- Pills;
- Syrup;
- Dragee;
- Materials for preparing the extract.
If you wish, you can independently collect and prepare the main parts of the plant. Leaves, fruiting and rhizomes are suitable for this purpose. It is recommended to limit yourself to collecting only a fifth of the shrub root at a time. Otherwise, he will quickly die.
Instructions for using tablets
Eleutherococcus extract tablets have a completely different dosage. As you may have noticed, the forms of the medication also have partially different indications and contraindications. For adult patients and children over 12 years of age, the drug is prescribed in an amount of 1 to 2 tablets. You need to take the medicine in the first half of the day, twice. Do not crush the pill first; wash it down with water. It is preferable to use the composition before meals: for example, before breakfast and lunch. Don't take pills before bed. The duration of treatment should not last more than 30 days. The optimal course is from 15 to 30 days. After a break prescribed by the doctor, it is permissible to repeat the treatment.
Precautionary measures
Despite the mild effect of a natural herbal remedy on potency and its positive effect on the entire body, such medicine cannot always be used by everyone.
The use of drugs with Eleutherococcus is contraindicated in the following cases:
- Individual intolerance to the plant.
- High blood pressure.
- Severe degree of vascular diseases.
- Insomnia.
- Serious heart pathologies.
- Acute stage of infectious and somatic illnesses.
- Severe degree of atherosclerosis.
Important! Children under 12 years of age and pregnant women are not advised to take such drugs.
In case of an overdose of the drug, or when it is used in cases not recommended by doctors, the following negative reactions of the body are possible:
- Insomnia.
- Feelings of anxiety, irritability and nervous overexcitability.
- Diarrhea and pain in the abdominal area.
Adverse reactions
Eleutherococcus tincture for potency is a safe remedy. But, if the instructions for use are not followed, the following disorders are possible:
- nervousness;
- anxiety;
- insomnia;
- hot temper;
- from the gastrointestinal tract: diarrhea, abdominal pain.
Failure to follow the instructions for taking the drug may cause nervousness and anxiety.
Mechanism of action on potency
The plant has a stimulating effect
The quality of erectile function directly depends on how quickly the cavernous bodies, which are located in the male genital organ, fill with blood. Problems that make this process difficult have a negative impact on your sex life. Eleutherococcus helps prevent their development or eliminate them. Its active substances help restore blood circulation in the reproductive organs. Additionally, they prevent the deposit of atherosclerotic formations, which can be located on the walls of elements of the vascular system. As a result of treatment with this plant, an increase in the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels is observed, which is also a good indicator.
Eleutherococcus, which is useful for potency, also has a beneficial effect on a person’s psycho-emotional state. To achieve this effect, you just need to know how to take a remedy based on this plant. It is worth noting that such drugs improve mood and restore energy that is spent on physical activity.
The plant has a stimulating effect. However, it does not cause excessive stimulation. In this way, Eleutherococcus compares favorably with similar products that are of synthetic origin. The results of herbal treatment usually become noticeable in the late afternoon.
Homemade tincture recipes
For those who do not trust pharmaceutical forms, you can use the recipes used by traditional healers to prepare drugs.
First preparation option:
- 200 g of dry crushed plant roots are poured into a glass bottle.
- Pour 1 liter of medical alcohol.
- Place in a dark place for 15 days.
The liquid is then filtered. Take 20 drops per half glass of hot boiled water 3 times a day. Course duration is 30 days.
For the second recipe you will need:
- 100 g crushed roots of Eleutherococcus;
- 0.5 liters of vodka.
Cooking method:
- The prepared raw materials are placed in a jar.
- Fill with vodka and cover with a tight lid.
- Leave in a dark place for 21 days. From time to time the container needs to be shaken well.
- After 3 weeks, the tincture is filtered through gauze and taken as prescribed by the attending physician.
According to the third recipe, you need to pour 50 g of Eleutherococcus roots with a glass of vodka and leave for one week. After 7 days, strain the liquid and keep in a dark place. Use as a general tonic, 1 teaspoon twice a day, 30–40 minutes before meals.
If there is hearing loss, drink 15 drops of the tincture twice a day; to increase potency, the recommended dose is increased to 40 drops.
Eleutherococcus root is used to make your own tincture.
