Eucalyptus Leaf

Western Bulk Herbs – Eucalyptus Leaf

Known as the fever tree in Europe, eucalyptus leaf is used for asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu, emphysema, and whooping cough. It’s also used to sterilize surgical instruments and used as a steam, will treat strep throat. Eucalyptus oil is not to be taken internally. Use it as an oil rub instead. Use Eucalyptus leaf for tea and steams.

Latin Name:
Eucalyptus globulus

Common Names:
Eucalyptus globules, 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.

Parts Used:
The leaf

Properties:
Stimulant, antiseptic, aromatic

Traditional Uses:
Facial or hydro-steams, aromatherapy, and teas. It can be made into capsules and extracts.

Topical Uses / Applications:

Culinary Uses:
Not used in cooking.

Chemical Properties:
eucalyptol

Cautions:
Do not use eucalyptus if you have low blood pressure, kidney inflammation, stomach inflammation, intestinal inflammation, or biliary inflammation. Avoid use if you have a liver disorder and do not use essential oil on children under the age of 2. Never ingest eucalyptus essential oil.

Folk Lore:
It became known throughout the world when an Australian freighter’s crew developed fevers and they used the leaves for the eucalyptus tree to break them. They spread the word about eucalyptus and how good it was for everything from sterilizing surgical instruments to taking care of whooping cough.

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Resources:
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The New Holistic Herbal. David Hoffmann, 1990. Barnes and Noble Books, New York.

A Modern Herbal, Mrs. M. Grieve, (Dover Publications, New York, 1971)

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