EUCALYPTUS, Eucalyptus polybractea

The eucalyptus is an evergreen tree. The bark is smooth and fibrous near the base of the trunk. The leaves are disjoint and linear to narrow-lanceolate. The juvenile leaves are glaucous and the adult leaves are gray-green.

These are undoubtedly the favorite food of koalas, and have been used as traditional medicine by the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. The polybractea variety contains the highest cineole and eucalyptol values among eucalyptus trees and continues to be used as a very popular essential oil throughout the world today.

• Expectorant, eliminates accumulated phlegm in the respiratory tract.
• Antipyretic or febrifuge, reduces fever.
• Antiseptic, eliminates germs, deodorant.
• Anti-asthmatic, avoid asthma.
• Antifungal, eliminates fungi.
• Antibacterial, it fights bacterial infections.

• To decongest the nose can be added
  5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a bowl of hot water, cover our heads with a towel and breathe in the resulting steam. In a few minutes we will notice relief.

Avoid it if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. Dilute before use. Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid its use during pregnancy, lactation or under medical care

The information provided is general and should not be taken as medical advice. Neither the bulk apothecary nor the associated business entities guarantee the accuracy of the same. Consult your doctor before using the product, especially if used during pregnancy.