The eucalyptus family is a huge class of plants numbering over 800 subspecies. Several of them are used for traditional healing. Eucalyptus globulus has the smell that many of us relate to Vicks Vaporub (without petroleum, camphor and turpentine that can be toxic). In the 1800’s it was used to sterilize medical equipment.
Eucalyptus has been traditionally used for sore throats, sinus and lung congestion, sinus and lung infections, colds, bronchitis and flu. Eucalyptus is antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. It is used in massage therapy as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory, relieving tired and overstressed muscles.
Used in a diffuser, Eucalyptus is effective for sinus and lung conditions; it purifies the air as well. It can also be diffused to lessen drowsiness or mental exhaustion.
Eucalyptus is used in home cleaning products. It is a good deodorizer and helps rid one of dandruff. Eucalyptus is also found in many natural bug repellents.
Diluted in a carrier oil, it is applied to the neck, chest, back and feet for colds, flu, congestion and lung infections.
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Extraction: Steam distilled from wild leaves
Origin: Australia
Blue Gum Eucalpytus is fantastic for opening breathing passages and is both a mucolytic and expectorant, breaking down and removing mucus from the respiratory system. It aids lungs and has been used to relieve symptoms of malaria, bronchitis, flu and colds when inhaled or rubbed on the chest. It is antiviral and antibacterial, and is a standard in respiratory blends. Blug Gum Eucalyptus is energizing and uplifting when inhaled in a diffuser, and helps relieve stress and mental exhaustion. It also beneficial when diffused for sinus infection or sore throat. It is antiseptic and useful for skin infections. It soothes tired muscles and increases circulation, and makes an excellent addition to massage blends.
Properties: anticatarrhal, analgesic, antibiotic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic, expectorant and rubefacient.
May be sensitizing to the elderly, infants or toddlers.
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Scientific Name: Eucalyptus smithii
Extraction: Steam distilled from wild leaves
Origin: Australia & South Africa
This is a delicate member of the eucalyptus family that aids breathing and the removal of mucus from the respiratory system during colds, flu or lung infections.
It's gentleness is well-suited for the young and the elderly.
Properties: anticattarhal, antiviral, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory.
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Scientific Name: Eucalyptus radiata
Extraction: Steam distilled from certified organic leaves
Origin: India.
Lemon Eucalyptus has a wonderful citrus aroma that opens breathing passages and breaks up phlegm (mucolytic) for removal. It is antiviral and fights fungal infection. It has wonderful immune building properties. Apply topically as a chest or spinal compress or diffuse into the air. It is helpful in all blends related to the lungs, and is gentle enough for children and adults.
Properties: anti-catarrhal, expectorant, antiviral and antifungal.
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Scientific Name: Eucalyptus staigeriana
Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves of wild trees
Origin: Australia
Lemon Ironbark is a very soft eucalyptus. It makes a drink that is very high in antioxidants (1% solution in water). It aids breathing passages and expels mucus. It is useful in massage blends for body aches and pains due to muscle strain, colds or flu. It is effective for both virus and infection.
Properties: Anti-catarrhal, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious and expectorant.
These products and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Consult a health care practitioner for medical advice.
