Eucalyptus tree naturally grows in Australia and is the best known for the fact that its leaves are basic and the only food for a koala. Eucalyptus is fully meeting all the energy and nutritional needs of these animals. Koala eats eucalyptus, but they spend the rest of the day sleeping because they are a little drunk after a meal because the eucalyptus in the stomach with fermentation process is converted into alcohol.
In our view, the leaves of eucalyptus have application in the treatment of certain diseases, primarily respiratory diseases. They contain a variety of essential oils, of which the most notable eucalyptol as a powerful antiseptic. In the beginning, this plant was used to treat fevers.
Eucalyptus leaves have healing properties
At the present time, herbalists around the world usually recommend the use of eucalyptus for the treatment of influenza and the common cold, or in other cases where the problem is manifested with respiratory organs. In addition to killing bacteria, essential oil of eucalyptus has a positive effect on the bronchi rtand stimulates the secretion of mucus.
In practice, the use of eucalyptus leaves in the form of tea, tinctures, powders or essential oils, in cases:
– Sinusitis
– Acute Bronchitis
– Chronic bronchitis
– Sore Throat
– Cough
– Fever
– Colds
– Influenza
Tea of eucalyptus
It`s prepared in 2 dl of boiling water. Slip one or two pinches of eucalyptus leaves to boil a few seconds. When you get out of the fire it should stand for 10 minutes. After straining and when is a little colder you can drink 2-3 cups a day.
Eucalyptus essential oil
It`s particularly useful in the case of colds and sinusitis, as well as for inhalation. It`s prepared on that way that you put 2-3 drops of oil and a few drops of alcohol to the hot water (not boiling). Inhalation should be performed several times a day for a period of 10-15 minutes.
Note: Eucalyptus oil has a very powerful effect, and it should not be used by children under 6 years of age, pregnant women, nursing mothers, or those suffering from asthma.
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