Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs. Members of the plant's genus are indigenous to the Australian continent, but as the plant is comprised of more that 700 species, some can be located in adjacent areas of New Guinea and Indonesia.

Many species, thought not all, are referred to as gum trees, due to the gum that the bark exudes from any break that many occur. The generic name of the plant is derived from the Greek eu wich translates to “well” and kalypto which means “to cover”, referring to the operculum on the calyx that initially covers the flower.

Some eucalyptus species have attracted attention from horticulturists, global development researchers and environmentalists because of desirable traits the plant shows, such as being fast-growing sources of wood, producing oil that can be used for cleaning and as a natural insecticide, or an ability to be used to drain swamps and thereby reduce the risk of malaria

Eucalyptus oil finds many uses like in aromatherapy, as a cure for joint pains. Eucalyptus trees show allelopathic effects; they release compounds which inhibit other plant species from growing nearby, also absorbing vast amounts of water, thus leaving none for other plants.

This particular tree finds many uses in many different areas. The trees oil, as stated before, is very commonly used in aromatherapy and alternatic medicine. It is readily steam distilled from the leaves and can be used for cleaning and as an industrial solvent, a strong antiseptic, for deodorising, in very small quantities as a food supplement, especially in sweets, cough drops, toothpaste and decongestants. It has insect repellent properties.

Traditionally, eucalyptus oil was rubbed on the skin of the chest area to soothe a cold sore and decongest the lungs and open the airway. The indigenous people of Australia used the plant against fevers, due to the oils cooling effect. In the 19th century, the essential oil was considered as a strong anti-inflammatory agent.

Medicinal Applications:

Eucalyptus oil can be used topically to stimulate and increase blood flow towards the area the oil has been applied

Eucalyptus has been lately found to have some hypoglycaemic action and it holds potential to be used in that health department.

It helps heal burns, scratches and wounds.

The plant's most commonly recognised porperties are those against cold sores and respitory aliments. It helps soothe dry cough, sore throat and throat pain, it helps end congestion and alleviates from respitory inflammations and it holds expectorant abilities.

It has a mild aneshetic action

It may help with flatulence and with digestion

The oil has high antiseptic, disinfectact action and it can be used to treat skin conditions, such as psoriasis.

It helps kill off parasites and enteric worms.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.