Blastoestimulin: what is it and how is this medicine used?
This medicine is used in the treatment and healing of wounds and skin burns.
Blastoestimulin is a popular popular in the treatment of burns and skin wounds. One of its main components, centella asiatica, has been used as a medicinal herb for about five thousand years.
Nowadays, blastoestimulin ovules, used to cure infections and other vaginal problems, are especially well known.
In this article we will explain what blastoestimulin is, how it is used and what are its medicinal properties.. We will also review its contraindications and possible side effects.
What is blastoestimulin?
Blastoestimulin is a drug frequently used to accelerate healing to accelerate the healing of wounds, injuries and skin burns. of the skin. It is recommended mainly for cases with an infectious component.
Blastoestimulin is mainly composed of centella asiatica extract and neomycin.. Depending on the format in which it is marketed it has other specific components, although its effects depend mainly on these two products.
Neomycin is an Antibiotic that is frequently used in creams. It can also be used to treat bacterial problems of the stomach if taken orally.
Centella asiatica, a natural medicine
The main component of blastostimulin is centella asiatica extract, an herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia and India, where it is also known as "Gotu Kola" and "Brahmi".
Centella asiatica extract contributes to the synthesis of structural proteins and glycosaminoglycans, glycosaminoglycans with a tissue connective function.
In traditional Ayurvedic, Chinese and African medicines, centella asiatica has been used to make poultices for to make poultices to heal wounds and burns, as well as to treat psoriasis, varicose veins and even cancer. However, not all these medicinal uses have been confirmed by scientific research.
Centella asiatica is also a culinary ingredient in Asian cuisine. In Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand or Myanmar it is used as an accompaniment to curry rice, in salads and in refreshing drinks. Medicinal properties are also attributed to this dietary supplement.
How is blastoestimulin used?
Blastoestimulin is used to help skin wounds, injuries, sores and burns heal better. It is especially effective when there is a risk of bacterial infection or when bacterial infection has already occurred.
Blastoestimulin can be found in ointment, powder, spray and as vaginal ovules.
1. In ointment
Applied in this form, blasto-stimulin is useful to help wounds heal faster. heal faster, including surgical wounds andincluding surgical wounds and skin grafts. This property is due to the action of centella asiatica, which has traditionally been used in a similar way.
The antibiotic properties of blastoestimulin also make it useful for healing infected wounds, since it eliminates bacteria from the skin.
2. In powder form
Blastoestimulin powder has properties and uses very similar to those of the ointment, being especially effective when it is necessary to dry the wound.
Blastoestimulin is applied between one and three times a day depending on the severity of the injury, regardless of whether it is used in powder form or not.regardless of whether it is used in powder or ointment form. It is recommended to clean the wound before applying blasto-stimulin in these formats.
3. In spray
Since it is applied directly to the skin, the spray or aerosol format has very similar indications to those of blasto-stimulin powder and ointment. indications very similar to those of blasto-stimulin powder and ointment, being useful for wound healing.It is useful for the healing of wounds, burns and grafts.
4. In ovules
This format is very popular for the treatment of vaginal problemsespecially infectious or irritative ones. The vaginal ovules are inserted into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep.
Treatments with blasto-stimulin vaginal ovuli last between 5 and 10 days. In the most severe cases it is recommended to start with two eggs per day; the dose will be reduced when symptoms improve.
During treatment, vaginal washes with alkaline substances should be avoided as they would eliminate the ovum and annul its effect.
Blastoestimulin in ova is used to treat conditions such as vaginitis, candidiasis, vulvitis, cervicovaginitis, moniliasis, trichomoniasis and leucorrhea. It is also effective in improving the healing of wounds in the vaginal walls that may occur after painful sexual intercourse or childbirth.
Side effects and contraindications
Blastoestimulin does not produce serious side effects. Its topical application may cause a slight stinging in very sensitive skin, but it does not irritate the skin.
It is not advisable to use blastoestimulin ointment or powder to treat wounds, injuries or severe or very extensive burns. If applied as an ovule, alcohol consumption should be avoided since its interaction may cause vomiting, hypotension, sweating and respiratory difficulties.
It is preferable not to use blasteostimulin during pregnancy and lactation; although it has not been demonstrated that it can affect the mother or the baby, this possibility has not been ruled out.
Before taking blastoestimulin it is advisable to consult a doctorAlthough it is difficult for this medication to have harmful effects, it is possible that it may be ineffective or aggravate the problem if it is very severe.
(Updated at Apr 13 / 2024)