Aromatherapy Oils - Eucalyptus
Botanical name: Eucalyptus Globulus
Botanical family: Myrtaceae
Note: Top
Part of plant used: Leaves
Origin: Tasmania - known as the Blue Gum Tree. The trees grow very quickly and tend to grow in malarial countries as it drains the land to produce a healthier climate.
Description: Clear, sharp and piercing.
Properties and Indications:
- Respiratory conditions which involve mucousy discharge, eg. bronchitis, flu
- For acute and short term conditions rather than long and chronic as it is too drying for the kids for long term use
- Anti-spasmodic and sedative - a chest condition with a cough
- Active antiseptic properties, can rank as a natural antibiotic
- Diuretic - urinary and intestinal conditions
- Some cases of vaginal discharge - infectious, with blood
- Hemorrhoids
- Fever - particularly intermittent, eg. malaria
- Flat nervous system or anemia
Contra-indications:
- Avoid if epileptic
Blending:
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