Eucalypt
EUCALYPTUS, THIS TRADITIONAL REMEDY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES FOR FEVER, WAS BROUGHT TO THE WESTERN WORLD IN THE 19TH CENTURY BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE MELBOURNE BOTANIC GARDEN WHEREBY THE GROWING OF THE TREE WAS SPREAD TO SOUTH EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA.
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In the traditional medicine of the Australian aborigines leaves were used in packs for any wounds or inflammations. The herb has been used since 1840 for flus and colds, running nose, blocked nose, etc.
The part used is the leaf.
Effective substances:
Essential oil rich in cineole and eucalyptole.
Eucalyptus abilities:
- gently irritates the skin to improve blood circulation and absorption of active ingredients
- has a healing effect on the tissues
- has an antiseptic effect
- has a mild cooling effect
- It is also used to relieve migraines
