Treatment of sinusitis with cyclamen began hundreds of years ago. The high efficiency of the remedy, which helps to cleanse the mucus and pus of the sinuses, was noticed by the ancient herbalists. Today, the beneficial properties of cyclamen root have been confirmed by laboratory studies. Based on the extract, various preparations are made.
The effectiveness of drugs with cyclamen from sinusitis
Cyclamen juice was used in ancient Rome. It helped with purulent wounds, abscesses, stimulated the process of childbirth, relieved gout, headaches, rheumatism, and had a positive effect on male potency. Slavic medicine did not use the plant, but the healers of Georgia knew it well. The very first medicine based on cyclamen for the treatment of sinusitis was produced in Georgia (Nasodren, OJSC Iveriapharma).
Modern pharmacists are interested in such extensive medicinal properties of the plant. Currently available for salepreparations containing its extract. They treat sinusitis, runny nose. Cyclamen is also suitable for the treatment of sinusitis. The most famous means include "Sinuforte", the only active component of which is the lyophilisate of juice and extract of European cyclamen tuber.
The tubers contain saponins, namely the alkaloid cyclamine. A humid environment promotes the conversion of this alkaloid to cyclameritin. They irritate the nerve endings of the mucous membranes, resulting in a sharp increase in the production and outflow of mucus. All this leads to a decrease in edema, dilution of the fluid and existing purulent masses, they easily come out.
What is the mechanism of action based on?
Treatment of sinusitis with cyclamen is based on the fact that it acts as a secretion stimulant (the nasal mucosa is irritated, enhanced natural drainage is provoked), a powerful antiseptic (kills viruses and microbes). It relieves inflammation and relieves pain. The effect comes already after a couple of minutes and lasts up to two hours, during this entire period there is a discharge of gray-mucosal secretions.
Where can I get cyclamen?
For therapy, wild cyclamen, growing in the forest, or European (dryakva) is usually used. He has a tuberous root system, reaching a tangible size only after two years. At home, a variety such as Persian cyclamen is usually grown, because saponins are present in the same quantities in all varieties. Home flowers are used if they are grown from seeds on their own, purchased ones will not workDutch plant because it is treated with chemicals.
Medicines based on cyclamen
Highly active substances, essential oils and organic acids contained in the roots have the following effects:
- improves the independent exit of the pathological secret from the sinuses due to their irritation;
- regeneration and self-purification processes are accelerating;
- reduces inflammation of the nasal mucosa;
- proves to be an antiseptic and antimicrobial topical action.
You can prepare a medicine based on this plant yourself from the roots of grown cyclamen. There is also a pharmacy tincture on sale. How is the treatment of sinusitis with cyclamen at home, we will describe below.
Recipes for making homemade medicines from cyclamen
You can make drops, ointments and tinctures from cyclamen root, and then use them in the fight against sinusitis.
The plant accumulates and produces a certain amount of toxic substances, so it must be used carefully.
During the drug manufacturing process:
- the dosage and proportions indicated in the recipe must be observed;
- you need to rinse your hands after each contact with the plant;
- do not touch the mucous membranes of the eyes;
- do not give to children.
Before making and using any product based on cyclamen, you need to consult a doctor. The otolaryngologist will select the most suitable foreach individual patient, will tell you about the required dosages. So, here are the recipes for the treatment of sinusitis with cyclamen.
Drops for thinning and removing mucus and pus from the sinuses are made as follows. The root of the plant is rubbed on a grater, the gruel is squeezed out and the juice is filtered. Then it must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:4. Insist in the refrigerator. Buried in the morning in each nostril 1 time, after which you need to remain alone for ten minutes. The course of therapy is continued for a week.
Drops, the action of which is aimed at eliminating the dryness of the nasal mucosa. To make them, cyclamen juice is mixed with sunflower oil. Proportion 1:1. Let it brew for three days in a dark place. Every day, 2 drops are used in each nasal passage. The course continues for a week.
Ointment. Preparation: plant juice is mixed with Vishnevsky's ointment, aloe juice, colanchoe in equal proportions. Cotton swabs are impregnated with this agent and laid in the nostrils. Withstand half an hour. The course continues for 14 days.
To prepare the tincture, 2 g of crushed cyclamen root is poured into 100 ml of boiling water. Let it brew for 1 hour. The infusion should be diluted in proportions of 1 teaspoon per 1 liter of boiled water. Apply 2 drops in each nostril up to five times a day.
Reviews
Reviews on the use of cyclamen juice for sinusitis are mostly positive, and people praise the drops, they show faster visible results. The effect is very strong, sopathological contents are displayed in a couple of days. The tool fights nasal congestion by increasing sneezing. This may occur continuously for the first 30 minutes after instillation.
Not everyone is suitable for such an aggressive effect, then it is better to turn your attention to an ointment or tincture. Their effect is not so pronounced, but side effects occur less frequently.
Treatment of sinusitis with cyclamen at home can be harmful if therapy continues when any discomfort occurs. In case of burning, pain, fever or other ailments, you should immediately stop using cyclamen, the nasal sinuses should be thoroughly rinsed. You need to get additional advice from a doctor who will examine the condition of the mucous membranes and adjust the treatment.
Pharmacy preparations with cyclamen extract
Medical preparations containing cyclamen extract are commercially available. "Sinuforte" in drops. It is better to use it at the beginning of the disease and as an additional drug in complex therapy. It has a depressing effect on viral and bacteriological infections, helps to strengthen local immunity.
Drops "Neonox". They treat a wide range of pathologies of the nasal region. Their natural composition supports the normal functioning of the mucosa, as a result, excessive dryness disappears and puffiness decreases.
"Sinuslift". Apply when the disease has become more severe. The waste of pathological secretion improves, inflammation and swelling are removed, the mucosa is restored and suppressedreproduction of bacteria.
Any treatment should be prescribed by an otolaryngologist. In no case should you change the dosage and duration of therapy on your own, so you can only do harm.
Does the treatment of sinusitis with cyclamen always go smoothly?
Negative reactions of the body and contraindications
The side effects from misuse of cyclamen can be very unpleasant. They can be provoked by individual intolerance to the plant or increased sensitivity of mucous membranes.
Negative reactions usually consist of:
- allergies;
- vomit;
- burning sensation, painful itching in the nose;
- excessive sweating, heat;
- sneezing, coughing;
- convulsions;
- violation of the work of the heart and blood vessels;
- breathing problems.
Cyclamen is a plant that accumulates poisonous substances, so it should not be used:
- people allergic to cyclamen;
- pregnant and lactating women;
- children under the age of 2.
Careful intake is needed for problems with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Reviews about cyclamen for the treatment of sinusitis are ambiguous, as well as about any potent substance. People report that most often the remedy helps well. True, there are sometimes allergic reactions of the body.
To maximize the effect and minimize the risks, you need to get expert advice. They will determine the necessarydosage and method of therapy, and perhaps the doctor will advise not to use the remedy at all and replace it with another one. When treating sinusitis, there is a need for basic drug therapy, which is prescribed by an otolaryngologist.
The consequences of an overdose
Treatment of sinusitis with cyclamen juice should be done with great care. Higher doses can cause poisoning, which manifests itself as:
- clouding of consciousness;
- headache and dizziness;
- vomiting and nausea;
- temperature increase;
- convulsions, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema, heart failure.
Be sure to consult your doctor before starting treatment.
