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Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus globulus
Common Names
Eucalyptus , Eucalyptus
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus globulus
Family
MYRTACEAE Myrtle family
Related Species
Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus Lemon
Eucalyptus Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Abrasions/Cuts * Aches & Pains * Allergies/hay Fever * Aromatherapy Air Fresheners * Arthritis * Bronchitis * Burns/SunBurn * Colds * Congestion/Chest & Sinus * Diabetes * Facial and Skin care * Gout * Herpes * Influenza * Insect Repellent * Lungs/Respiratory * Lupus * Neuralgia * Sinusitis * Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
Parts Used: Leaves, oil
Constituents:Oil comprising 70% cineole, pinenes, sesquiterpene alcohols, aromadendrene, cuminaldehyde
Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The camphorous oil is also of much use as a pain reliever for sore, or overextended muscles and arthritis pain. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a potent antiseptic that helps kill bacteria and fungi. Eucalyptus also eradicates lice and fleas.
Eucalyptus Remedies
Prep Methods :Essential oil, leaf tea
remedy Remedies using Eucalyptus
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Aromatherapy
Essential Oil
aromatherapy Eucalyptus oil is clear, is not much used in perfumery, but has a well known reputation as in inhalant or chest rub. It has a distinctive camphor odour. The most salient quality of eucalyptus oil is its action in all types of fever and is one of the best antiseptic oils..
Eucalyptus Lemon, Eucalyptus citriodora , contains citronella, which adds a lemon-like tone to the familiar penetrating aroma of eucalyptus. Recently the CDC stated that eucalyptus lemon was as effective as DEET for use as an insect repellent. Uplifting and invigorating, cools the body in summer and protects it in winter.
Emotional Healing Benefits
Energizing *
Quick Tips
Eucalyptus is helps to revive someone who has fainted.
Cinnamon and eucalyptus are considered just as efficacious against flu as conventional medicine.
referencesEucalyptus Medicinal Uses & References
Bronchial congestion,cold
The pungent vapors of eucalyptus help break up phlegm and bronchial congestion, a welcome action for anyone with bronchitis or a cold. It's cineole is an antiseptic that helps combat bad breath, fight spasms, and kill bacteria and fungi. 704

(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )

Aching joints and rheumatism
Eucalyptus oil is an excellent topical remedy for aching joints and rheumatism. 888

(Ericksen, Marlene )

Encourages breathing
Eucalyptus opens the lungs and encourages breathing by increasing oxygen in the cells. 976

(Ericksen, Marlene )

Sore muscles, sprains
Eucalyptus oil reduces pain in sore muscles, sprains, and sports injuries. 997

(Ericksen, Marlene )

Mosquito repellent
Oil of lemon eucalyptus Eucalyptus citriodoraprovides provides protection against mosquito bites, according to the CDC 962
Side Effects:
Avoid use in infants. Undiluted eucalyptus oil is toxic if taken internally.
Plant Description
Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
Eucalyptus globulusNamed for the blue haze that comes from the eucalyptus gum in the Blue Mountains of Australia. Of the 300 species of eucalyptus trees in the world, Eucalyptus globulus is the best known.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
history Distilled since at least 1788, it has long been a favorite home remedy in Austria, the white settlers learning of its use from the Aborigines.

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