Currently, there are many treatments alternative to classical medicine. Often, people turn to alternative therapies with homeopathic remedies when disease prevention does not give the necessary results, and it is impossible to cure the body with the help of traditional medicines. One such remedy is Ledum ointment (homeopathy). Below we will talk more about this drug and how to use it.
What it is
Not everyone knows what it is - homeopathy. In simple words, this is a type of alternative medicine, which involves the use of highly diluted drugs that cause signs in healthy people, detailed symptoms of the patient's disease. Homeopathy is based on two basic rules:
- The like is healed by the like.
- The lower the concentration of the drug, the more effective it is.
The method of manufacturing homeopathic medicines is based on a strong dilution of the main active ingredient in a neutral solution to a state in which the drug will give a therapeutic effect. Repeated dilution leads to the fact that the solution with the substance becomes completely safe. The raw materials for the preparation of such medicines are plants, minerals, mushrooms, animals, poisons and concentrated substances secreted by living organisms.
Ointment "Ledum"
The drug has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing effects. It quickly relieves severe pain, eliminates burning and swelling, and disinfects the skin well. "Ledum" (homeopathy) improves blood circulation, has phytonicidal properties.
Due to absorption, the ointment can have a positive effect on the internal organs of a person. For example, when applied to the chest area, the drug helps get rid of a strong cough.
Description, composition and form of release
Ledum ointment (homeopathy) is considered an external drug. It has a light brown or yellowish tint and has a slight specific smell. The main active ingredient of this remedy is the extract of tincture of ledum. In addition to this, petrolatum and other ointment bases are included. Ledum is available in packages of various volumes and shapes. It can be jars or bottles of 15-25 g.
The active ingredient - marsh rosemary (wild rosemary) is often used to treat bronchitis. The special substances of this plant enter the lungs through the bloodstream, after which they activate the motor activity of the ciliary epithelium, have a strong anti-inflammatory effect, relieve spasms of the smooth muscles of the bronchi and contribute to a quick cure for the disease.
In addition, the plant has proven itself in the treatment of certain diseases of the musculoskeletal system. These include arthritis, rheumatism, deforming arthrosis. Ointment acts as an analgesic anti-inflammatory agent. Ledum is considered a natural anti-allergen, therefore it is used for the complex treatment of eczema, an allergic type of bronchial asthma, contact dermatitis.
Indications for use
Ledum ointment (homeopathy) is prescribed in the following cases:
- With it, you can get rid of problems with capillaries and vessels in the lower extremities.
- The drug is used to treat and prevent gangrene.
- The drug is prescribed for some skin diseases. It eliminates burning, itching, various inflammations.
- The ointment is used to treat eczema, peeling, pustules and blisters on the skin.
- “Ledum” is often used by athletes after serious competitions. After all, the ointment helps well with dislocations, sprains, bruises and other injuries of the upper and lower extremities, and also relieves joint pain.
- Used "Ledum" and from bites of various insects.
- The drug stops inflammation, reduces burning, itching and swelling, eliminates pain, fights redness and disinfects the skin.
- The ointment has a warming property, due to which it is actively used for frostbite at various stages. But in this case, only the timely use of the drug will help.
- Due to active absorption, the drug has a beneficial effect on the bronchopulmonary tree, helps get rid of sputum and chronic cough.
- Also, the ointment is used to treat gout.
Contraindications
Ledum has a natural composition, therefore it can be used not only by adults, but also by children of different ages (under the strict supervision of parents).
It is not recommended to use the drug for people with allergic reactions or individual intolerance to the individual components that make up the composition.
Ointment should not be used by pregnant and lactating women. It is worth knowing that if during treatment with the drug allergic reactions, burning or itching appear, you need to stop the therapeutic course, and after consulting with a specialist, choose another drug.
Dosage and administration
Ledum ointment is homeopathic and is applied pointwise with a thin layer to problem areas of the skin. It should be applied no more than 4 times a day. The use of dressings is undesirable.
Ointment can be combined with other drugs, but before that you need to consult your doctor. It is worth remembering that "Ledum" is a homeopathic remedy, that is, its use can enhance the symptoms of the disease in the initial stages of therapy.
Side effects
There were no dangerous adverse reactions when using the ointment. Only allergic manifestations, redness, burning and itching were noted. Most often this happens when there is an increased sensitivity to the individual components of the drug.
The ointment is intended for external use only, so if it gets inside the body, it is urgent to wash the stomach. For this, water in large volumes or a weak solution of potassium permanganate are used.
How to store
Ointment "Ledum" - homeopathy. Therefore, it, like other products from natural ingredients, should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated place where the sun's rays do not fall. The temperature should not exceed +25 ° C. The storage room should not be accessible to children. Subject to all the rules, the shelf life of the ointment is two years.