Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus globulus)
Also know as Blue gum
Botanical Information
A tall evergreen tree with large bands of shedding bark and bluish green and very aromatic leaves. Originally from Tasmania, the trees are commonly planted in California and other areas of the world as windbreaks.
Working with Eucalyptus
Part(s) Used
Leaf, oil
Herb Forms
Essential oil, bulk herb.
Eucalyptus leaves or oil are often employed in steam inhalations for their expectorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and decongestant properties. A tea from the leaves has been used traditionally for aching joints, muscle stiffness, dysentery, and ringworm. Eucalyptus oil is given internally, in small doses (only 1-2 drops), most often as an ingredient in cough medicines or lozenges. The oil is also used as a natural flea repellant. Eucalyptus oil steam inhalations are often beneficial for chronic coughs and plugged sinuses.
Eucalyptus has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Contraindicated in inflammatory diseases of the bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract and in liver disease. Eucalyptus products should not be used on the face or nose of babies and young childen.
Conditions treated with Eucalyptus
Condition
Treatment Support
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Condition
Treatment Support
insect repellant
Application
use diluted oil externally; commercial sprays contain this herb
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