Bulk Herbs: Eucalyptus Leaf (Organic)
Eucalyptus globulus
Format: Organic
Size: 1 oz package
Also Known as: Eucalyptus globulus, Blue Gum, Blue Mallee, Blue Mallee Oil, Eucalypti Folium, Eucalyptus blatter, Eucalyptus bicostata, Eucalyptus fructicetorum, Eucalyptus leaf, Eucalyptus odorata, Eucalyptus oil, Eucalyptus polybractea, Eucalyptus smithii, Fever Tree, Fieberbaumblatter, Gully Gum, Gully Gum Oil, Gum Tree, Red Gum, Stringy Bark Tree, Sugandhapatra, Tailapatra, Tasmanian Blue Gum.
Farming: C/S
Location: Chile
The eucalyptus is an evergreen tree native to Australia but naturalized to California and the Mediterranean countries. Its leathery blue-green leaves are studded with glands containing a fragrant, volatile oil. There are many species of eucalyptus trees, but the most pleasant-smelling oil is produced by Eucalyptus globulus. Eucalyptus oil acts on nerve receptors in the mucosa of the nose and sinuses in a way that causes release of mucus. In the early nineteenth century, the crew of an Australian freighter developed intractable fevers they were able to cure with eucalyptus tree. Eucalyptus became well known in Europe as the Australian fever tree. American physicians used eucalyptus oil to sterilize surgical instruments and incisions, and also as a steam inhalation for asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu, emphysema, and whooping cough.
Note: Never take eucalyptus oil internally. For safety, use eucalyptus leaf teas and steams rather than the oil. Excessive use may cause gastro-intestinal upset. Eucalyptus is used in purification and healing. Make yourself an Eucalyptus bath to help ease the effects of colds, or create an Eucalyptus steam to help with coughing and sore throat. This herb is also excellent in incense, as it has a very pleasant smell.
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