Eucalyptus globules, Blue Gum Tree
There are more than 500 species of Eucalyptus, which make up more than three-fourths of all the vegetation on the Australian continent. Eucalyptus reigns among the tallest trees in the world, capable of reaching heights of over 250 feet tall. It thrives only in areas where the average temperature remains above 60 degrees and is adaptable to several soil conditions. It is native to Australia but has been introduced to many areas around the world. The Aborigines discovered that Eucalyptus stores water in its roots. They also found that the sugary secretion of parasites that infect some of the trees made an excellent sweet base for foods and beverages.
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The Aborigines were the first to discover that eucalyptus oil, called eucalyptol has many healing properties, which they applied for centuries. Eucalyptus is used externally in decaying, discharging wounds, in ulcers in gangrenous or cancerous lesions, and in respiratory infections. It may be used as a steam inhalation for its antiseptic and stimulatory effects in bronchitis. Eucalyptus is helpful in treating the flu, and pneumonia by facilitating expectoration thereby, relieving congestion and aromatherapy.
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Russian research suggests that some species counteract influenza viruses; others are antimalarial or highly active against bacteria. The oil is one of the most antiseptic essences in the herbal repertoire, used in a wide range of infections, such as influenza, measles, and typhoid. Herbals recommend inhaling steam laced with the oil to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis, asthma, croup, and chest congestion.
Eucalyptus oil remains an effective expectorant and is used in many commercial lozenges, rubs, and liquids to clear mucus from the nose and lungs and to relieve upper respiratory distress.
Aromatherapy Use:
When a clear head is needed, eucalyptus oil may help, and at the same time will help with concentration. Although good for muscular aches and pains, it is a very effective oil to use for respiratory problems during flu, colds, coughing, sinus and asthma. Furthermore is of value to the urinary tract and is good for skin eruptions such as herpes (fever blisters), cuts, and wounds. It also helps to clear congested skin. It has analgesic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, insecticide, rubefacient, stimulant and vulnerary properties.
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You can make a simple eucalyptus infusion at home by steeping a handful of fresh or dried leaves for 20 minutes in a quart of boiling water. Breathe in the vapors of the steaming tea. The infusion can be drunk or used in a vaporizer.
Uses:
Asthma (vapor), boils, bronchial congestion, bronchitis, burns (use oil), cancer, carbuncles (external), catarrh, colds, coughs, croup, diphtheria, fever, flu, indigestion, lungs, malarial diseases, nausea, neuralgia, paralysis, piles, pyorrhea (use oil), pneumonia, sore throat, sties, typhoid, ulcers (external), uterus (prolapsed), worms, wounds.
References:
Little Herb Encyclopedia, by Jack Ritchason; N.D., Woodland Publishing Incorporated, 1995
The Ultimate Healing System, Course Manual, Copyright 1985, Don Lepore
Planetary Herbology, Michael Tierra, C.A., N.D., Lotus Press, 1988
Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, by James A. Duke, Pub. CRP Second Edition 2007
The Complete Medicinal Herbal, by Penelope Ody, Published by Dorling Kindersley