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| Common Names |
| Eucalyptus , Eucalyptus |
| Botanical Name |
| Eucalyptus globulus |
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| MYRTACEAE Myrtle family |
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Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus Lemon |
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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. |
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Prep Methods :Essential oil, leaf tea
 Remedies using Eucalyptus
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 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. |
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 Eucalyptus is helps to revive someone who has fainted. | | Cinnamon and eucalyptus are considered just as efficacious against flu as conventional medicine. |
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| 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
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| Avoid use in infants. Undiluted eucalyptus oil is toxic if taken internally. |
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Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
 Named 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.
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 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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