Eleutherococcus tincture contraindications for use. Eleutherococcus extract: instructions for use, indications, contraindications, dosage

Eleutherococcus is medicinal plant, which the Chinese and residents of Siberia traditionally use to strengthen the immune system, increase energy, and resistance to physical and psychological stress. The main medicinal raw materials are roots and rhizomes, from which tinctures, extracts in tablets are made, and also eaten. Eleutherococcus is also known as Siberian ginseng. Currently, this name is not recommended to be printed on drug packaging. Because the medicinal and stimulating substances in eleutherococcus and ginseng are different.

Eleutherococcus is used as an inexpensive substitute for ginseng. In the West, its safety and effectiveness for middle-aged and elderly adults has been confirmed. In the USSR, this plant was prescribed not only to adults, but also to children and pregnant women for prevention. Articles in Soviet magazines claimed that it reduced the frequency colds without causing harmful side effects. Eleutherococcus tincture and tablets not only stimulate the immune system, but also improve brain function and saturate the body with vitamins and antioxidants. Taking this remedy, people tolerate overloads better and their performance increases. Read the article - find out the indications for use, contraindications, and what doses are recommended.

Eleutherococcus: instructions for use

pharmachologic effect	Eleutherococcus tincture and tablets reduce fatigue, give energy, have an adaptogenic effect, stimulate the central nervous system, and increase immunity. They restore and improve physical and mental performance, are a source of vitamins and antioxidants.
Indications for use	Physical and mental fatigue. Recovery after serious illnesses. Arterial hypotension (low blood pressure).
Dosage	Dried roots and rhizomes - 2-4 g per day. Tincture 1:5 - 10-20 ml. Liquid extract 1:1 - 2-4 ml. Extract in tablets or capsules - 100-200 mg. Take Eleutherococcus in the dosage specified in the instructions for use of the drug. The daily dose should be divided into 1-3 doses. It is better to take with or after food, rather than on an empty stomach.
Side effects	Possible insomnia or, conversely, drowsiness, lethargy, as well as headache, jump in blood pressure, palpitations, nervousness, nausea, nose bleed. Side effects are rare unless the recommended dose is exceeded.
Contraindications	Allergy to Eleutherococcus or other substances included in the preparations. At arterial hypertension And cardiovascular diseases- take with caution. At rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, others autoimmune diseases, schizophrenia, manic-depressive psychosis - it is better not to take it.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding	In 1981 and 1986, the results of Soviet studies were published in which Eleutherococcus was prescribed to more than 2,000 pregnant women. This remedy did not provide teratogenic effect. Moreover, women took it for 3 courses - at 8-10, 18-20 and 28-30 weeks of pregnancy. However, currently pregnancy and period breastfeeding are considered contraindications for use.
Drug interactions	Possible negative interactions with the following medications: anticoagulants, corticosteroids, digoxin, lithium, immunosuppressants, sedatives, diabetes pills. Discuss with your doctor.
special instructions	Do not take Eleutherococcus for more than 2-3 months in a row. Take a break between courses for at least 10-14 days. If the symptoms that bother you do not go away within 2 weeks, consult a doctor. Read the section below on the use of this product for children.

Beneficial properties of Eleutherococcus

Eleutherococcus tincture and tablets are used for chronic fatigue, fatigue, and during the recovery period after serious illnesses. Preparations of this plant are prescribed if a person is facing overload and is preparing for it. Stimulating plant extracts increase resistance to heat, cold, physical activity, noise, toxic substances, bacterial and viral infections. For this reason, Eleutherococcus is called an adaptogen. In the USSR, it began to be used in 1966 as a stimulant drug, and in 1968 it was recommended to be prescribed to future cosmonauts before flights.

Eleutherococcus increases not only physical, but also psychological stability. This remedy improves concentration and reduces brain fatigue. People who take it improve their results in sports competitions and solving mental problems. In Soviet medical institutions, tincture of Eleutherococcus was prescribed to cancer patients to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. In finished preparations, this remedy is often contained together with extracts of other plants - Rhodiola rosea, Schisandra chinensis, Leuzea safflower. The effectiveness of such combined agents not researched. You can only rely on the advertising statements of their manufacturers.

Experts who researched beneficial features Eleutherococcus in the 1950s and 60s, it was first called Siberian ginseng. Because the root extract of this plant had a stimulating effect on people, similar to the effect of taking ginseng. However, Eleutherococcus preparations help less than ginseng. Currently, it is recommended to abandon the name “Siberian ginseng”. Because it creates confusion and exaggerates the effectiveness of Eleutherococcus. In the US, manufacturers of ginseng supplements have won legislation to prohibit the use of the name "Siberian ginseng" for preparations made from other plants.

Adaptation to overloads

In 1968, the results of a Soviet study on the effectiveness of taking Eleutherococcus by athletes were published. More than 1,500 athletes took the root extract of this plant. Among them were even participants in the Olympic Games. The study authors also identified a control group of athletes who were not prescribed a stimulant. People who took Eleutherococcus at night and before starting training generally improved their performance. At the same time, foreign studies in the 1990s showed that the effect of administering this plant to athletes is weak and unstable.

In the USSR, Eleutherococcus preparations were prescribed to sailors who were transporting cargo to tropical countries. These people had to work in conditions of extreme heat and humidity, and suffered psychological stress from being unable to leave the ship for many months. Eleutherococcus tincture and tablets improved physical and psychological condition sailors. Their sleep returned to normal. Episodes of depression and irritability occurred less frequently than in colleagues who took placebo. At least that's what articles in Soviet medical and popular science magazines claimed in the 1970s.

Improved brain function

Eleutherococcus tincture and tablets have a positive effect on brain function. This herbal remedy allows you to concentrate longer, recover faster after mental stress, sharpens vision and hearing. Its effectiveness is confirmed by studies from the 1970s and 80s with the participation of Soviet aircraft pilots, aviation engineers, railway drivers and specialists in other extreme professions. Taking stimulating drops improved their test results for attentiveness and reaction speed.

Future pilots were divided into two groups, equal in size and level of physical fitness. Some took eleutherococcus, while others took placebo. All pilots and cosmonauts are trained using a special simulator in which they quickly rotate in three planes. This rotation trains vestibular apparatus, but causes dizziness and nausea. In people who took a placebo, nausea occurred after 7-12 minutes of using the exercise machine, and in those who took the real herbal extract, nausea occurred much later, after 15 minutes.

A study was conducted abroad on how taking Eleutherococcus affects the quality of life and health status of older people. 20 people with hypertension took part. Some of them had heart failure. The participants were divided into two equal groups. 10 patients took eleutherococcus root extract for 8 weeks, the rest took placebo. After 4 weeks, people taking the real stimulant reported an improved quality of life. But by the end of week 8, the differences between the groups had disappeared. On blood pressure indicators, taking a stimulant plant extract had no impact. The authors of the study concluded that Eleutherococcus - safe remedy, but with low efficiency.

Eleutherococcus for immunity

Eleutherococcus is good for the immune system. It is assumed that the biologically active substances contained in the roots of this plant stimulate the activation of T-lymphocytes. Eleutherococcus is an effective inducer of interferon gamma, an immunomodulator and antiviral agent. As is known, physical and psychological stress suppresses the activity of the immune system. Taking a herbal remedy reduces the negative effects of stress.

In laboratory conditions, Eleutherococcus extract inhibits the reproduction of many viruses, bacteria and fungi, in particular, respiratory syncytial virus, human rhinovirus, and influenza virus type A. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted in which 93 patients with genital herpes caused by the herpes virus participated type 2. Among those who took eleuthero (equivalent to 4 grams of dried root per day), herpes outbreaks occurred less frequently and resolved more quickly than in people who took a placebo.

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Prevention of colds

The fact that taking Eleutherococcus is useful for preventing colds became known from the results of Soviet research. Scientists and doctors in the 1970s found that if you consume this plant, the risk of colds is reduced by 35%. More rigorous research The 1980s showed that the preventive effectiveness of Eleutherococcus was exaggerated. However, while taking this drug, pneumonia and other symptoms are less likely to occur. severe complications colds.

In 1986, the results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 1,376 people were published. Half of them took eleutherococcus in winter, the other half took placebo. A blinded study means that participants did not know whether they were taking the real drug or a placebo. Double-blind study - even the doctors who directly interacted with the patients did not know this. The incidence of influenza and other acute respiratory diseases differed slightly between groups. But people who took eleutherococcus extract 2 ml per day were much less likely to experience pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media and other complications.

Eleutherococcus tincture and tablets for children

In the Soviet Union, Eleutherococcus was prescribed to people in the categories increased risk, - small children and even pregnant women. We studied the effectiveness of this herbal remedy for the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections in children attending preschool institutions. The results of studies involving hundreds of children were published in 1980 and 1986. The authors of the articles claimed that daily intake of eleutherococcus tincture can reduce the incidence of colds in children by 30-75%.

Similar studies have not been carried out abroad. The safety of eleutherococcus for young children has not been confirmed. Currently childhood Children under 12 years of age are considered a contraindication to the use of this drug. If you still decide to give eleutherococcus to your child, then use tablets or a water infusion, but not an alcohol tincture. Don't give too much the first time. Make sure that herbal preparation does not cause an allergic reaction or other side effects in the child. There is no need to give this remedy to children. To prevent colds, read and do what is written in it.

Frequently asked questions and their answers

Is it possible to give Eleutherococcus to a child to adapt to overload at school?

Hardly herbal remedies will really help with this problem. It is better to reduce the study load if the child does not tolerate it well. First of all, you need a healthy child, and then his academic success.

Is it possible to take Eleutherococcus if you have diabetes?

Eleutherococcus could theoretically enhance the effect of insulin and diabetes pills. In the first days, carefully monitor your blood sugar - make sure there is no hypoglycemia. In practice this is unlikely. Don't expect to cure type 1 or type 2 diabetes with any herbal remedies.

Is Eleutherococcus and birth control pills compatible?

There is no exact data about this. It is unlikely that Eleutherococcus reduces the effectiveness oral contraceptives. But no one can guarantee that the effectiveness of birth control pills will not decrease.

What can you take to improve memory and concentration, besides Eleutherococcus? Piracetam? Glycine?

There is an opinion that piracetam and glycine are nothing more than placebos. The effectiveness of gingko biloba is also questionable. Check your blood sugar (glycated hemoglobin test) and make sure you don't have diabetes, which causes memory problems and other complications. Explore. Do what it says. One result will be a slowdown age-related deterioration brain function.

What to do if eleutherococcus does not help enough against hypotension and chronic fatigue?

If you know English, then ask what adrenal fatigue is and how to treat it. In addition to eleutherococcus, try vitamins B5 and B12, as well as acetyl-L-carnitine, regular L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, magnesium B6, antioxidant vitamins, probiotics, Omega-3 fatty acids. The supplements are listed above in descending order of importance. Medicinal plants include licorice root, ginseng, and Rhodiola rosea.

conclusions

After reading the article, you learned how useful Eleutherococcus is for the immune system and as an adaptogen. The indications for the use of this plant, a few contraindications and possible side effects are described. Many people are interested in whether Eleutherococcus is suitable for children, or whether drops or tincture can be taken by pregnant women. The article provides information about the research available today, which was conducted back in the USSR in the 1960-70s. Based on this data, you can decide whether to give this plant to your child or take it during pregnancy.

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Country of origin

Russia

Product group

Tonics

General tonic of plant origin.

Release forms

10 - contour cell packaging (3) - cardboard packs. 50 ml - dark glass bottles (1) - cardboard packs. 50 ml - dark glass bottles (1) - cardboard packs. Extract for oral administration [liquid]. 50 ml in an orange glass bottle in ind. pack

Description of the dosage form

Liquid extract for oral administration Liquid extract for oral administration Liquid extract for oral administration in the form of a transparent thin layer liquids dark brown, with a peculiar specific smell. The liquid is dark brown in color with possible slight opalescence and a peculiar odor. During storage, sediment may form. Film-coated tablets

pharmachologic effect

Herbal preparation; has an adaptogenic effect, increases nonspecific resistance body. Has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, eliminates fatigue and irritability; restores and improves physical and mental performance, protects against unfavorable factors external environment.

Special conditions

The drug should not be used in the afternoon to avoid insomnia. If hypoglycemia occurs, it is recommended to reduce the dose of the drug, take it after meals, or discontinue the drug. Maximum single dose the drug contains 0.43 g of absolute ethyl alcohol (30 drops), maximum daily dose-1.4 g absolute ethyl alcohol (90 drops). During the period of use of the drug, care must be taken when performing potentially dangerous species activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, working as a dispatcher and operator, etc.).

Compound

1 tab. dry extract of rhizomes with roots of Eleutherococcus senticosus 100 ml with a content of syringin (eleutheroside B) of at least 0.3% 1 fl. liquid extract rhizomes with Eleutherococcus roots (1 kg of plant material per 1 liter of extract) 50 ml Extractant: ethanol 70%. To obtain the drug use: Active substance: Eleutherococcus senticosus rhizomes and roots - 1000 g Excipient: Ethanol ( ethanol) 40% -sufficient quantity until you receive 1000 ml of the drug Note. Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 40% is prepared from 360 g of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 95% and 640 g of purified water. liquid extract of rhizomes with Eleutherococcus roots (1 kg of plant material per 1 liter of extract) 50 ml Extractant: ethanol 70%. liquid extract of rhizomes with Eleutherococcus roots (1 kg of plant material per 1 liter of extract) 50 ml Extractant: ethanol 70%. rhizomes and roots of Eleutherococcus 1000 g; ethyl alcohol 40% sufficient amount to obtain 1 liter of extract of Eleutherococcus senticosus rhizomes and roots - 1000 g, ethyl alcohol (ethanol) 40% - sufficient amount to obtain 1 liter of extract

Eleutherococcus extract indications for use

Mental and physical fatigue, asthenic conditions of various etiologies, neurasthenia, arterial hypotension(low blood pressure), the recovery period after infectious diseases and the postoperative period.

Eleutherococcus extract contraindications

Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, arterial hypertension (high blood pressure), disorders heart rate, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular pathology, increased excitability, epilepsy, convulsive states, insomnia, acute infectious and viral diseases, chronic diseases liver. The drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy, lactation and children under 12 years of age.

Eleutherococcus extract dosage

100 mg 50ml

Eleutherococcus extract side effects

IN in rare cases possible allergic reactions, tachycardia, headache, insomnia, hypoglycemia

Drug interactions

Eleutherococcus preparations enhance the effect of stimulants of the central nervous system and are antagonists of drugs that depress the central nervous system (including antipsychotics, barbiturates, anxiolytics, antiepileptic drugs). When used simultaneously with digoxin, the plasma concentration of the latter may increase; with hypoglycemic drugs (including insulin) and anticoagulants, the effect may be enhanced.

Overdose

When using the drug in doses higher than recommended, dose-dependent side effects may increase. Treatment: symptomatic.

Storage conditions

store in a dry place
store in a cool place 5-15 degrees
store at room temperature 15-25 degrees
keep away from children
store in a place protected from light

Information provided

In one bottle liquid extract (Extractum Eleutherococci fluidum) contains extract of rhizomes and roots of Eleutherococcus senticosus. 40 percent ethyl alcohol is used as an auxiliary component ( Spirutus aethylicus). To prepare the product, the ingredients are used in a 50:50 ratio.

Part capsules And tablets in addition to the dry extract of rhizomes and roots of the plant, which is used as active substance, also included ( Аcidum ascorbinicum).

As auxiliary components in dragee are used:

ascorbic acid (Acidum ascorbinicum);
(Vitamin E);
sugar (Saccharum);
lactose (Lactose);
stinging nettle (Urtica dioica);
calcium stearate (Calcium stearate);
starch syrup;
food coloring;
beeswax.

IN syrup-tonic besides active component also contains:

ascorbic acid (Acidum ascorbinicum);
citric acid (Citricum acidum);
(50%; Acidum benzoicum);
rosehip (Rosa majalis);
sugar (Saccharum);
water (Aqua).

Release form

Eleutherococcus preparations are available:

in the form of a liquid extract of Eleutherococcus, which is a dark brown liquid with a peculiar odor and slightly pungent taste (during storage in a bottle with the extract, sediment may form);
in the form of film-coated tablets Eleutherococcus P;
in capsule form (produced in the USA pharmaceutical company Vitamin Global);
in the form of Eleutherococcus Plus tablets;
in the form of tonic syrup.

Creams, herbal tablets, powders, decoctions and lozenges are also made from the plant extract.

pharmachologic effect

The action of Eleutherococcus preparations is aimed at increasing general tone and strengthening the body. They belong to the pharmacotherapeutic group “ Adaptogens and general tonic drugs”.

Dry extract tablets and tonic syrup are used as biological active additive to food.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Eleutherococcus in the form of dry and liquid extracts has a general tonic effect on the central nervous system and improves the body’s ability to adapt to the adverse effects of aggressive factors.

The general tonic effect manifests itself gradually and is accompanied by an increase in tone and normalization of the body’s vital functions. The mechanism of this action is activation metabolic processes , and endocrine And autonomic regulation .

The main signs of improving body tone are:

normalization of appetite;
improvement of the tone of hollow internal organs;
increased secretion of glands digestive tract;
restoration of reduced vascular tone.

With low blood pressure, Eleutherococcus tincture helps slight increase its indicators.

In addition, drugs in minor degree reduce blood glucose levels, improve heart function, stimulate the function of the sex glands in men and women and mental activity.

The psychostimulating effect manifests itself in the form of increased performance (physical and mental), a decrease in the severity of symptoms asthenia (for example, after suffering injuries or somatic diseases ) and signs of body fatigue.

At the same time, Eleutherococcus preparations do not provoke mental excitement and, including: both manifestations of a general tonic effect and manifestations of a psychostimulating effect are in the range of physiological norms.

The main adaptogenic effects in the pharmacodynamics of drugs are:

activation of specific and nonspecific immunity and, as a consequence, an increase in the body’s resistance to infections (the use of tincture, liquid extract or tablets of Eleutherococcus during periods of epidemics can reduce the number of sick people and also facilitate the course of the disease);
improves the body's tolerance to aggressive environmental factors (for example, high or, conversely, low temperature environment, radiation, intoxication, etc.).

All products are characterized as low-toxic. They are well tolerated by the body and cause virtually no side effects.

Like other drugs with an adaptogenic effect, Eleutherococcus extract and tablets are prophylactic agents, the effect of their use is manifested when systematic use During a long time.

Indications for use of Eleutherococcus (Tincture, syrup, tablets, cream)

The drug in tablet form is indicated as a dietary supplement. It serves as an additional source ascorbic acid () And eleutherosides .

The latter stimulate synthesis endorphins , and also provoke the breakdown of fats and their release into the systemic circulation. In addition, these substances accelerate the combustion of carbohydrates, preventing them from turning into fats.

The use of Eleutherococcus tincture, syrup and tablet dosage forms is advisable:

at asthenic syndrome (including after injuries, surgical interventions, somatic diseases, etc.);
with syndrome ;
at decreased libido And erectile dysfunction ;
with increased fatigue;
at hypercholesterolemia ;
in conditions accompanied by general weakness;
in conditions caused by immunodeficiency ;
to restore the body after the course radio- or chemotherapy ;
at ;
at low pressure.

The use of extract and tablets is recommended to increase immunity during periods epidemics , to maintain the general tone of the body, normalize performance (including in patients old age); to accelerate adaptation processes, including to physical and mental overload, sudden changes in living conditions, and exposure to adverse factors.

These remedies can also be used to relieve symptoms of neurasthenia and climacteric syndrome , at vegetative neuroses , for menstrual irregularities, for recovery after childbirth, etc.

The drugs provoke dilation of peripheral vessels, including cerebral and coronary arteries, and due to increased permeability cell membranes for glucose, they help reduce the concentration of sugar in the blood (this property of Eleutherococcus allows the use of its preparations (with the exception of syrup) in mild therapy forms).

Taking them during the recovery period after surgical intervention activates normalization processes blood protein composition and stimulates more fast healing fabrics.

Eleutherococcus also effectively relieves redness and symptoms of eye fatigue . It is used as an external agent for seborrheic and early .

Capsules are used for treatment fungal skin lesions . In addition, the drug in this dosage form effectively relieves nervous tension, normalize night sleep and cardiac activity. The use of capsules also allows you to optimize blood composition, normalize blood pressure and cleanse blood vessels.

Cream based on Eleutherococcus is used as an auxiliary therapeutic agent for the treatment of joint diseases of non-infectious origin (including poly- And monoarthritis , etc.), osteochondrosis And progressive radiculopathy .

The healing properties of the plant extract help relieve neuralgic pain. For preventive purposes, the cream is used in cases where there is a threat of decline (for example, as a result of severe stress, if there is a sick person in the family, after suffering a serious illness, etc.).

At mild frostbite rub the product with vigorous movements into the affected areas until they turn pink and appear feeling of lightness tingling in the skin.

It is important to remember that Eleutherococcus in tablets, capsules, dragees and syrup is not a medicine and is used exclusively as a dietary supplement.

Contraindications for Eleutherococcus

Eleutherococcus preparations have both beneficial properties and contraindications. So, they should not be taken:

people with an overly excitable central nervous system;
patients who have been diagnosed with;
patients suffering from ;
people with high blood pressure;
at cardiac pathologies which are accompanied by heart rhythm disturbances;
at ;
V acute period currents infectious diseases ;
in conditions accompanied by;
patients who have undergone;
patients with cerebrovascular pathologies ;
patients with skin lesions of non-infectious origin (, etc.);
patients with severe;
pregnant women;
during ;
children under twelve years of age.

A contraindication for Eleutherococcus tincture, syrup and tablet forms of the drug is also hypersensitivity to the substances included in their composition.

The drug in the form of a tonic syrup is contraindicated for people who are sick.

Side effects

In some cases, Eleutherococcus can provoke adverse reactions, which most often manifest themselves as symptoms, increased irritability and anxiety, increased blood pressure, and decreased blood glucose concentrations.

Sometimes disorders of the digestive tract may develop. Taking medications in the afternoon can cause insomnia.

Instructions for use of Eleutherococcus

Eleutherococcus tincture, instructions for use

The instructions for Eleutherococcus tincture recommend taking the drug twice a day about twenty minutes before meals. Before taking Eleutherococcus tincture, it must be diluted with water. The optimal ratio is 20-40 drops per 50 ml of water.

The duration of treatment is from two weeks to one month.

The diluted tincture is also used as an external agent in cosmetology: it is used to prepare a variety of compresses and tonic masks.

Liquid extract of Eleutherococcus, instructions for use

Before taking Eleutherococcus liquid extract, it is diluted with water in a ratio of 20-40 drops per 50 ml of water. The medicine is taken for a month about half an hour before meals, twice or thrice a day. The frequency of doses depends on the age of the patient and the purpose of using the extract.

Children over twelve years of age are prescribed to take one drop of the drug for each year of life.

The drug has a systemic effect on the human body. For example, a single dose of the maximum permitted therapeutic dose provokes the development of a pronounced tonic effect.

It should be noted, however, that this effect lasts for a limited period of time. The use of the maximum dosage is indicated for prolonged stress, prolonged depression, etc. To achieve a lasting result, a longer course of treatment is required.

Before drinking eleutherococcus, the bottle with the extract should be shaken well.

Eleutherococcus tablets, instructions for use

Tablets and dragees Eleutherococcus P should be taken orally at 100 or 200 mg (1-2 tablets/dragées per dose) twice a day with food. The duration of treatment can vary from 14 to 21 days; if necessary, it is repeated after 7-14 days.

Overdose

An overdose, as a rule, is accompanied by disorders of the digestive tract and decreased ability to work. In such cases, you should immediately stop using the drug and prescribe symptomatic therapy.

Interaction

Eleutherococcus extract enhances the effect of drugs whose action is aimed at stimulating the central nervous system. Its action is opposite to the action of drugs that depress the central nervous system (including, incl. barbiturates , tranquilizers , anticonvulsant drugs, etc.).

Terms of sale

Over the counter.

Storage conditions

Tablets are stored away from fire, in a dry, dark place inaccessible to children. Optimal temperature regime- no more than 20°C.

The liquid extract should be stored in a cool, dark place.

Best before date

For tablet forms - 60 months.

For liquid extract - 48 months.

special instructions

According to Wikipedia, Eleutherococcus senticosus ( Eleutherococcus senticosus) is a plant from the genus of thorny shrubby perennials. It appears in reference books under different names. It is most often called wild pepper, prickly freeberry, netronnik, devil's bush, and also Siberian ginseng.

The generic name of the plant comes from the Greek words " eleutheros", which translates as " free", And " kokkos”, which translates as “ nut" In the Latin version “ senticosus” translates as “ thorny”.

In the photo, Eleutherococcus senticosus is a bush with straight vertical stems and a powerful root system. The main root is a modified underground shoot of a cylindrical shape, from which it diverges in all directions a large number of adventitious roots. The length of the root system can reach 30 meters.

IN optimal conditions the bush can reach four meters in height. The photo of the plant also shows that its shoots are densely covered with long thin spines, which are directed obliquely and downwards.

Growing and caring for Eleutherococcus

IN natural conditions wild pepper bushes grow mainly in the Far Eastern regions of Russia, Japan, northeastern regions of China and Korea.

However, since the plant is characterized as unpretentious, it is easy to grow it on our garden plots: it adapts well to various soils, has good shade tolerance (the shrub can be planted under the crown of fruit-bearing trees) and successfully tolerates the rather harsh conditions of our often snowless winters.

The shrub propagates by seeds, green cuttings of summer shoots, or layering and root shoots (the latter, as practice shows, take root best).

Despite its unpretentiousness to the soil, wild pepper still grows and develops better on loose soil rich in humus. Caring for the plant comes down to removing dried and broken branches. Poor soils require irrigation using organic and mineral fertilizers (they should be applied in spring and summer).

Eleutherococcus begins to bloom and bear fruit from the fourth year of life, the largest number valuable substances Contained in the roots of a plant that is 5-6 years old.

Preparing Eleutherococcus tincture at home

Besides pharmaceutical drugs Eleutherococcus tincture has also found widespread use. To prepare it, 100 grams of dry crushed medicinal raw materials are placed in a hermetically sealed glass container and then poured with 500 ml of vodka (without flavoring additives) or alcohol (40%).

The container is sealed and left to infuse in a dark place at room temperature, shaking vigorously from time to time. After three weeks, the finished tincture is filtered through a piece of gauze folded in several layers. It is recommended to store it in the refrigerator.

Eleutherococcus or ginseng - which is better?

Eleutherococcus and ginseng are medicinal plants that have a similar mechanism of action on the body. However, having properties similar to ginseng, Eleutherococcus roots also have a number of benefits.

Preparations in which it is used as an active ingredient “work” somewhat slower than ginseng preparations. Recovery of the body occurs gradually, but the effect of using Eleutherococcus lasts slightly longer than the effect of using ginseng.

Unlike ginseng, it can be used at any time of the year and from more than early age(ginseng is not recommended for persons under 16 years of age). In addition, natural reserves of Eleutherococcus are much greater than those of ginseng, which allows the production of sufficient quantities of preparations containing it.

Consumption of Eleutherococcus can approximately halve the levels of glucose in the blood and increase the glycogen content in the liver. Also, when compared with ginseng, it has a much stronger effect on carbohydrate metabolism.

According to research, preparations of wild pepper roots reduce the time dark adaptation(or, in other words, changes in sensitivity human eye when moving from bright lighting V complete darkness), which turns out to be very useful during periods seasonal depression .

These medications also help improve visual acuity. If you take them for a month, you will notice a significant improvement in hearing acuity.

A few days after starting daily doses of the drug in various dosage forms, both healthy and sick people's appetite normalizes. In addition, these drugs have an effect on the body and anabolic effect (laboratory animals that received wild pepper preparations daily for at least two weeks gained weight).

Why are liquid extracts and tablet forms of the drug taken in sports?

The use of wild pepper preparations is advisable not only in extreme conditions, but also in sports.

In Christopher Hobbs's book Ginseng: an energy plant” it is indicated that doctors of the Russian Olympic team prescribe taking Eleutherococcus for athletes who engage in sports that require increased endurance.

Eleutherococcus is most widely used in bodybuilding and athletics. Like others plant adaptogens, it is very important for athletes - training while taking this drug allows you to achieve a more pronounced post-training opening of the so-called “carbohydrate window”. Post-training absorption is also activated amino acids .

Eleutherococcus preparations are often taken by climbers, sailors, factory workers engaged in hazardous industries, as well as astronauts, for whom it is especially important to speed up the processes of adaptation to the radically different conditions of outer space.

The benefits and harms of Eleutherococcus

The most valuable are the following effects Eleutherococcus:

improvement of metabolic processes;
increasing the adaptive properties of the body;
normalization of blood sugar levels;
increasing the body's resistance to stressful situations.

However, despite great amount indications for the use of wild pepper preparations and their low toxicity; in some cases they can cause harm to one’s own body.

Eleutherococcus for weight loss

Preparations containing wild pepper extract are very important for people who want to get rid of excess weight, - after all, like others adaptogens , the latter activates the processes of absorption of glucose by the body's cells.

This in turn stimulates metabolism , since proteins and fats are generally unable to oxidize without glucose. It is through the oxidation of glucose that the necessary energy is released for burning (oxidizing) fats.

Eleutherococcus during pregnancy

However, in some cases, by the decision of the attending physician, they can still be prescribed.

During pregnancy, Eleutherococcus is used for chronic , low blood pressure, for treatment, relieving symptoms of chronic fatigue and treatment asthenic syndrome .

For pregnant women, the drug is prescribed exclusively according to doctor's indications and in minimal dosages. The duration of treatment should also be minimal.

Natural stimulants of the immune and nervous system may be required to improve the functioning of the body in different situations both adults and children. One of the popular herbal remedies is liquid extract of Eleutherococcus, the cost of which is acceptable for all segments of the population. Compared to other herbal medicines, its benefits are maximum due to the minimum of side effects and the possibility of year-round therapy, provided that the rules of use are followed.

Eleutherococcus: who is indicated for and how to use pharmaceutical liquid extract

The components of the tincture are an extract obtained from the rhizomes and roots of the plant, ethyl alcohol with a concentration of 40%. Release form: 50 ml bottles filled with a pungent liquid that has a specific aroma and dark brown color.

The medicine is recommended for use as a general strengthening, tonic, adaptogenic agent. An alternative to Eleutherococcus drops are dragees and capsules containing the main component in dry form. Before consuming any form, it is important to exclude possible contraindications and take into account the characteristics of therapy for a particular person.

When is an extract needed?

There are the following indications for taking Eleutherococcus:

Stress and neuroses. According to reviews, healing effect manifests itself in stimulating the nervous system, eliminating lethargy, fatigue, drowsiness, apathy, and irritability. At the same time, there is an increase in performance. If you have panic or anxiety disorder which often accompany vegetative-vascular dystonia, it is possible to reduce negative symptoms.
Exhaustion of the body. You need to drink the tincture if there are signs of anorexia or asthenia. The result of therapy is normalization of appetite, a positive outlook on life, increased stamina, and reduced mood swings.
Circulatory disorders. When blood pressure is low, the tincture helps accelerate blood flow and eliminate loss of strength.
Weakened immunity. Thanks to the intake of Eleutherococcus extract, the body's production of interferon is activated, which is especially necessary with the onset of the cold season, when the number of viral infections increases. It is recommended to take the product in drops or tablets after an illness in order to strengthen the immune defense.
In case of metabolic disorders, the plant promotes active metabolism. If diagnosed diabetes, you can take the drug only after consulting a doctor because of the risk of excessively lowering blood glucose levels and developing hypoglycemia.

Indications for the use of herbal medicine include active sports and bodybuilding. Influenced adaptogenic substances fats are rapidly broken down and protein synthesis is accelerated. Eventually physical exercise easier to tolerate by the body. It is recommended to buy a natural stimulant before long hikes if they are accompanied by unfavorable conditions.

Bodybuilders and track and field athletes administer the tincture as an element special food to restore strength, maintain endurance, tonify the nervous system, and relieve moral stress during competitions. According to the instructions, drinking the liquid extract before training helps positive influence on muscle tone, reducing the risk of oxygen starvation.

Contraindications and harm

Contraindications to eleutherococcal therapy are following states body:

Individual intolerance or allergy to the active substance.
Acute infection accompanied by elevated temperature.
Purulent inflammatory processes.
Autoimmune, mental disorders.
A history of myocardial infarction.
Convulsions, epilepsy or other central nervous system pathologies.
Diseases or injuries of the brain.
High blood pressure.

If there are no restrictions, but the dosage of the drug is increased, side effects may develop in the form of overexcitement, headache, digestive system upset, irritability, and rapid heartbeat. In rare cases, the opposite change in state occurs with lethargy, drowsiness, and apathy. The appearance of any of the listed signs is a signal to immediately discontinue the extract and seek medical help.

The effects of eleutherococcus on the female and male body

The different effects of the herbal medicine are due to hormonal characteristics.

Benefits for men

In addition to the above recommendations, taking the extract is indicated for representatives of the stronger sex if there is a violation of sexual activity. Natural aphrodisiac helps in the treatment of erectile dysfunction due to its ability to increase blood circulation in the genital area. Compared to other plant analogues, Eleutherococcus works quite gently, so a long course of therapy is provided.

Benefits for women

You can take the drug as soon as the first signs of menopause appear. The result manifests itself in the elimination of irritability, fatigue, improved sleep, and maintenance of hormonal levels. At the same time, there is an increase in libido and sexual activity.

During pregnancy, taking the tincture is prohibited, but sometimes the possibility of such therapy is considered if there is a prescription from the attending physician.

The fair half is recommended to use Eleutherococcus not only for oral administration. Another option is to conduct cosmetology sessions that help slow down the processes of cellular aging that occurs after reaching 40 years of age. The following procedures are performed for rejuvenation:

Skin therapy. In cases of aging, increased oiliness and a tendency to acne, a diluted tincture replaces lotion. The proportion is 100 ml of water per tablespoon of herbal medicine. The price of such treatment is minimal, and the effect exceeds expectations.
Healthy hair. Masks with the addition of aqueous extract, helping to stop the loss of curls, eliminate their fragility, and get rid of dandruff. Additionally, the medicine is taken orally.

The described measures are contraindicated in case of excessive dry skin or hypersensitivity due to the risk of an allergic reaction.

According to the instructions for use, tincture of Eleutherococcus senticosus is drunk according to the following scheme:

For prevention purposes, take 15-20 drops twice a day after meals.
For treatment, the dosage is increased to a third of a teaspoon. The multiplicity is similar to the previous case.

The last dose should be planned at least 3 hours before the night's rest due to the likelihood of insomnia. Full course lasts from two weeks to one month, after which they take a break of 10 - 14 days. If necessary, therapy is repeated.

Compatibility with medications

It is not advisable to supplement treatment with Eleutherococcus with the following medications:

antidepressants and sedatives;
adaptogens and stimulants of another group;
corticosteroids;
exciting respiratory center analeptics;
antidiabetic drugs.

Due to the likely increase drug effect or the opposite antagonistic effect of the extract, it is impossible to predict the final reaction.

One of the analogues of the usual tincture is the drug alfagin. Offered in pharmacy chain capsules act on the body similarly to eleutherococcus, but more short time due to the addition of the main component with extracts of ginseng, alfalfa, emblica, and fenugreek. The duration of treatment is determined individually based on the general condition.

You need to be especially careful when treating Eleutherococcus and similar drugs, if present chronic pathologies. Acceptable quantity for a single dose, the intensity of the course can only be determined by a qualified doctor after correlation possible benefits and harm.

Eleutherococcus is a medicinal plant that has long proven itself to have high tonic properties. However, indications for the use of liquid extract of Eleutherococcus are not limited to fatigue, vegetative-vascular dystonia or hypotension. This product, available to most consumers, has unique composition, which allows it to be used for a wide variety of diseases.

General information about the plant

Eleutherococcus is a very thorny fruit-bearing shrub with branched horizontal rhizomes and branching trunks covered with many sharp thorns, the height of which can reach 4 meters. Large compound leaves are located on tall trunks. Flowers - small, fragrant, single or collected in umbrellas - appear towards the end of summer. The fruits ripen in the second half of autumn and are spherical black berries, inside of which there are large seeds.

The main habitat of the shrub is mountain slopes and well-lit forest areas. Eleutherococcus is common in China, Japan, Korea, and is successfully grown in Primorye and South Sakhalin. Growing this plant is quite simple, it is unpretentious in care, therefore it is often used for landscaping garden plots in most regions of our state.

The rhizomes of Eleutherococcus are used for medicinal purposes, which include:

flavonoids;
seven types of lignan glycosides (elsutirosides);
anthocyanins;
gum;
pectin substances;
vegetable wax;
glucose;
starch;
tannins;
vitamin and mineral compounds;
essential oil.

Additional Information. In addition to the roots and rhizomes of the plant, when treating various pathologies You can also use leaves. This part of the bush contains a large amount of vitamin A, as well as oleic and ascorbic acids.

Beneficial features

A high concentration of nutrients provides stimulation of the nervous system and liver, and also increases the production of interferons. This determines the tonic, immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, vascular cleansing, analgesic, regenerative, antitumor and hypoglycemic effects of eleutherococcus root on the body. As a result of using the extract in patients:

increased performance, endurance, stress resistance;
memory improves, thought processes are activated;
blood pressure stabilizes;
metabolic processes are normalized;
hearing and vision improve;
recovery after excessive loads– both physical and psychological;
Toxic substances are removed from the body;
the chemical composition of the blood is optimized;
cholesterol concentration decreases and blood glucose levels normalize;
appetite improves;
the immune system is activated;
libido and erection increase in men.

Note! Taking Eleutherococcus extract gives positive results and in the preclimatic period. In women it is normal hormonal background, irritability decreases, sleep quality improves, which has a beneficial effect on sex life.

Indications for use

Eleutherococcus extract is used for treatment and general restoration of the body for:

increased fatigue and weakness;
vegetative-vascular dystonia;
neuroses or neurasthenia;
neuralgia;
asthenic syndrome;
low blood pressure;
increased concentration of cholesterol;
mild forms of diabetes mellitus;
chemotherapy or radiation;
immunodeficiency states;
erectile dysfunction;
decreased male and female libido;
menstrual irregularities;
climacteric manifestations;
obesity;
tendency to frequent acute respiratory infections;
change of guards or climatic conditions life.

You need to know this! Eleutherococcus tincture is also used in cosmetology for the treatment problem skin, as well as those prone to loss, excessively oily, dull, weakened hair. For such defects, external use of the extract is recommended.

Contraindications

Instructions for use of Eleutherococcus extract prohibit its use for:

pathologies of the central nervous system;
chronic arterial hypertension, as well as a tendency to increase blood pressure after stress or against the background of changing weather conditions;
history of traumatic brain injury (including concussion);
mental disorders;
history of epileptic seizures or convulsive syndrome;
arrhythmias and others similar violations work of the cardiovascular system;
acute myocardial infarction (restriction applies for 6 months after such an incident);
atherosclerosis;
acute stage of any infectious pathologies;
purulent inflammatory processes;
elevated body temperature;
serious liver and kidney diseases;
menses;
lactation;
mastopathy;
individual hypersensitivity to Eleutherococcus or auxiliary components drug.

Be careful! Taking the extract during pregnancy may cause premature termination or lead to toxic damage to the fetus. But in some cases (for example, when severe dizziness or chronic hypotension), the drug is still prescribed to expectant mothers, but in reduced doses and only under the strict supervision of a doctor.

Release form

There are several types of drugs based on Eleutherococcus:

Tincture is a liquid extract that contains, in addition to plant component, includes 40 percent alcohol. This tincture is not only the most common, but also the most convenient to use. Most often it is produced in 50 ml bottles costing from 30 rubles.
Extract in tablets It is made by pressing dry raw materials and then giving them the required shape. Available for sale in blisters of 30 pieces. Average c ena– 70 rubles.
Syrup is a rather rare product that is not always available. free sale. Packaged in 100 ml bottles. You will have to pay at least 120 rubles for the drug. The main advantage of syrup compared to tincture is complete absence alcohol (it is replaced by ascorbic acid).

You can also purchase dry raw materials from which teas, decoctions, infusions, and tinctures are prepared at home.

Attention! Each dosage form has differences in composition additional components. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the body and individual tolerance. various substances, because if you have an allergy, even small doses of a substance that is objectionable to the body can become an impetus for the development of serious problems.

Mode of application

Depending on the form, the dosage regimen may look like this:

The liquid extract is taken 15–20 drops for preventive purposes and 20–40 drops for medicinal purposes. Reception is carried out twice a day. The therapeutic course should not exceed 30 days, after which a two-week break is necessary.
Eleutherococcus in the form of tablets is consumed 1-2 pieces twice a day for a month.
It is recommended to take 2 tablespoons of syrup for 14 days, during breakfast.
Tea from dry raw materials is prepared as follows: pour 1 tablespoon of roots into a glass of freshly brewed weak tea or boiling water, leave for 15 minutes and drink on an empty stomach.

Important! Eleutherococcus is extremely rarely used to treat children under 12 years of age. If such a need does arise, then the dosage of the drug is selected individually, taking into account the age, weight, and other characteristics of the small patient.

In addition to internal use, there are many folk recipes for the treatment of external pathologies:

for dandruff or incipient baldness, it is recommended to rub the liquid extract into the scalp half an hour before each hair wash;
at skin diseases, and also for a long time non-healing wounds 0.5 teaspoon of tincture is diluted in 100 ml of water and lotions are made with the resulting solution;
at acne And oily skin You can use liquid eleutherococcus instead of tonic. To do this, combine 5 drops of the product with a tablespoon of water and wipe your face;
For aging skin or fine wrinkles, it is useful to add a drop of tincture daily to the amount of nourishing cream required for one application.

Reception features

For achievement maximum effect and to avoid the development of unwanted side effects during treatment course Eleutherococcus extract, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

The drug should be taken in the first half of the day. Later use can lead to excessive stimulation of the nervous system and problems falling asleep.
It is best to take the drug shortly before or some time after meals - this will help prevent a sharp drop in blood sugar.
It is highly undesirable to drink strong tea, coffee, energy or alcoholic drinks during the treatment period.

You should not resort to taking Eleutherococcus at the same time as:

sedatives, antidepressants;
other means that stimulate the central nervous system;
antiepileptic drugs or neuroleptics - the extract can neutralize their effects;
corticosteroids;
blood thinners;
medications with antidiabetic effect.

Adverse reactions of the extract

At correct use Adverse reactions to the drug are rare. In the first days of use, the following may sometimes be observed:

disorder of the digestive system;
increased blood pressure;
irritability, excessive anxiety, insomnia.

If after two or three days these symptoms do not disappear, then you should think about reducing the amount or even stopping taking the extract.

Accidental or intentional overdose can cause severe headaches, excessive excitability, or, conversely, apathy, drowsiness, and heart rhythm disturbances.

Patients' opinions

Despite the fact that reviews about Eleutherococcus extract are varied, most of them confirm the effectiveness of this product:

The extract was recommended to me by my therapist after suffering from severe pneumonia. This prescription surprised me, but I trust my doctor, so I purchased the drug. After two weeks of use, I noticed positive results - fatigue disappeared, work efficiency increased, and after work I had energy left for household chores and playing with children. Nikolai, 36 years old;
Only eleutherococcus helps me pass my exams! Yaroslava, 20 years old;
the blues are my constant companion in the autumn-winter period. I want to wrap myself in a blanket and just mindlessly watch TV. But a large family and a responsible job do not allow such relaxation, so I take eleutherococcus tincture. It is inexpensive, and the results are almost instant. Two courses are enough for me to actively and fruitfully survive the cold. Eva, 41 years old;
in my case, eleutherococcus turned out to be ineffective and even harmful. In the first days there were problems with falling asleep, and then pressure surges were added - I even called an ambulance. Valentina, 44 years old;
Great for boosting immunity. I can’t say that during two years of periodic use, no one in the family got sick, but colds affected the household much less frequently and passed quickly and without complications. Victoria, 38 years old;
An excellent and cheap drug for those who have difficulty tearing themselves away from the pillow in the morning, and then drag their feet all day long, dreaming of the sofa! Egor, 29 years old;
Eleutherococcus extract helps cope with low blood pressure and constant fatigue. Ksenia, 31 years old.

Remedies based on eleutherococcus are indeed very effective and help many patients in the fight against a variety of ailments. However, the high biological content of the components requires judicious use of the extract, as well as strict adherence to the instructions for use and medical recommendations.