Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globules

Country of Origin: India

Distillation Method: Steam

Plant Part Used: Herb

Indications: Eucalyptus is native from Australia, India, where it comprises more than 75% of all trees. A traditional aboriginal remedy, eucalyptus is a powerful antiseptic used all over the world for relieving coughs and colds, sore throats and other infections. The leaves cool the body and relieve fever, and inhaling the vapors of the essential oils heated in water quickly clears sinus and bronchial congestion. It is wonderful for acne because of its ability to reduce oil production and dry the tissue. Eucaliptol, one of the substances found in the essential oil, is one of the main constituents of the many existing commercial formulas of chest rubs for colds. The essential oil also has strong antibiotic, antiviral and anti-fungal action. You will find eucalyptus as a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold remedies.

Properties: Antiseptic, expectorant, stimulates local blood flow, anti-fungal