Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus oil has a history of wide application, as a pharmaceutical, antiseptic, repellent, flavouring, fragrance  and industrial uses. The leaves of selected Eucalyptus  species are steam distilled to extract eucalyptus oil.

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Eucalyptus Leaf (Eucalyptus Globulis) may be used for the treatment of coughs, colds, flu, croup, pneumonia and asthma.

One of the largest trees in the world, Eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus) can reach heights of over 250 feet.

Native to Australia, Eucalyptus can be found in parts of India, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

The Australian aborigines were probably the first to discover the health benefits of Eucalyptus.

They also discovered the roots to be an excellent source of water since they hold an astonishing amount of liquid.

Eucalyptus leaves can add interest to potpourris, provide a refreshing ingredient to skin lotion and can also be used in an herbal bath.

Eucalyptus leaf oil contains a chemical (eucalyptol) that gives the herb its pleasant aroma and healing value.

Eucalyptus Koala Eating Leaves

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The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.

Eucalyptus Huge Tree

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Eucalyptus leaves are, of course, koala food, the arboreal symbol of Australia, but can now be found in subtropical regions throughout the world.

Eucalyptus was also known as Australian fever tree, a reference to its ancient Native Australian usage.

The medicinal properties of Eucalyptus reside in its oil, which is extracted from the fresh leaves and branch tips, and is found in the dried leaves.

It acts as a decongestant, loosens phlegm, and relieves spasms.

Eucalyptus leaves are therefore useful, as a tea or decoction, for bronchitis, cough and colds.

Eucalyptus Flower Buds

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Well In Hand Bug-A-Boo Repellent, Eucalyptus-Thyme, 2 oz

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If you live in a tropical area like Mother does, and you would like to spend time outside maybe fishing or reading, you will be pleased with this product.

Eucalyptus deglupta of SE Asia

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Eucalyptus has been shown to be powerfully bacteriocidal in the laboratory. Like the similar soothing agents menthol and camphor, Eucalyptus is found in several familiar over-the-counter remedies, including Listerine Antiseptic Mouthrinse, Mentholatum Cherry Chest Rub, and Vicks VapoRub. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Stimulant, antiseptic, aromatic.'

'The medicinal Eucalyptus Oil is probably the most powerful antiseptic of its class, especially when it is old, as ozone is formed in it on exposure to the air.

It has decided disinfectant action, destroying the lower forms of life.

Internally, it has the typical actions of a volatile oil in a marked degree.'

'Eucalyptus Oil is used as a stimulant and antiseptic gargle. Locally applied, it impairs sensibility.

It increases cardiac action.'

'Its antiseptic properties confer some antimalarial action, though it cannot take the place of Cinchona.'

'An emulsion made by shaking up equal parts of the oil and powdered gum-arabic with water has been used as a urethral injection, and has also been given internally in drachm doses in pulmonary tuberculosis and other microbic diseases of the lungs and bronchitis.'

'In croup and spasmodic throat troubles, the oil may be freely applied externally.'

Eucalyptus Buds and Capsules

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Dr. Bronner's EUCALYPTUS Pure-Castile Soap generates an intense and invigorating showering space.

Inhaling the shower-steamed Eucalyptus is a powerful way to dissolve sluggishness and sloth of spirit.

Many people also use this soap as their favorite pet wash.

Soap is made by saponifying a fat or oil with a strong alkali. A fat or oil is a triglyceride, which means that three fatty acids of various carbon lengths are attached to a glycerine backbone. The strong alkali is either sodium (for bars) or potassium (for liquids) hydroxide. The saponification process is a simple one-step reaction with no waste generated: the glycerine is split off from the fatty acids, and the fatty acids combine with the sodium or potassium to form soap, while the hydroxide forms water. The result is soap, glycerin and water (no alkali remains).

Quality soap-making consists in great part in choosing the right proportions of the right oils with their different fatty acids. Most commercial soaps skimp on quality because of cost, and use lots of tallow from beef fat with a little bit of coconut or palm kernel oil.

Our unsurpassed soaps use olive, hemp, and palm oils instead of tallow, and use three to four times more coconut oil than commercial soaps. Saponified coconut oil generates high-lather cleansing even in hard water because it has shorter-chain saturated fatty acids.

Hemp, olive, and palm based soaps make a mild, smooth, creamy lather, because these oils contain longer chain unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Dr. Bronner's makes a higher quality soap in other ways as well. Unlike most commercial soapmakers who distill the glycerin out of their soaps to sell, we retain it in our soap for its superb moisturizing qualities.

We also superfat our soap with olive fatty acid, which both ensures that there is no free alkali, and lowers the pH, making a milder, smoother lather.

We use rosemary extract and plant-derived vitamin antioxidants to protect freshness (the rosemary is effective at 0.005%, so it contributes absolutely no scent). We do not add any chelating agents, dyes, whiteners, or synthetic fragrances. We use only 100% pure high quality essential oils.

Our liquid soaps are so concentrated that they are only a few percent away from being a solid, which ecologically saves on packaging materials.

They are a superb value, costing less than less-concentrated inferior detergent body-wash ''liquid soaps.''

Our soaps are most popular for at-home washing, but they also are the choice when camping and hiking, as our soaps are so biodegradable and nature-friendly

. Dr. Bronner's soaps have spread by quality and word of mouth alone into virtually every health food store in the country.

Unsolicited articles raving about our soaps have appeared in magazines and newspapers as diverse as Natural Health, Outdoor Gear, Vogue, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, Parenting and....

Dr Bronners Castille Liquid Soap - Eucalyptus 32 oz.

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Eucalyptus Gall

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The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Eucalyptus leaf for 'Catarrhs of the respiratory tract.'

'Contraindications: Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and the bile ducts; serious liver diseases.

Eucalyptus preparations should not be applied to the face, especially the nose, of babies and very young children.

Side Effects: In rare cases, after taking eucalyptus preparations nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur.

Note: Eucalyptus oil induces the enzyme system of the liver involved in the detoxification process. Therefore, the effects of other drugs can be weakened and/or shortened.'

'Dosage: Internal: Average daily dosage: 4 - 6 g of leaf; equivalent preparations. Tincture (according to Erg. B. 6): Daily dosage 3 - 9 g.

Mode of Administration: Chopped leaf for infusions and other galenical preparations for internal and external application.

'Actions: Secretomotory: Expectorant; Weakly antispasmodic.'

Eucalyptus Flowers and Buds Growing

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The aroma of Eucalyptus citriodora is similar to the aroma of citronella.

Both contain citronella as a major component.

Eucalyptus citriodora has a fresh, rosy, grass-like aroma.

It blends well with eucalyptus globulus, moderating that oil's somewhat medicinal aroma.

Aromatherapy benefits: purifying, invigorating.

Eucalyptus Tree in New South Wales

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Eucalyptus Touch-On Essential Oil Blend 3/10 fl oz: C 

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  Eucalyptus globulus essential oil in a vegetable glycerine and alcohol base.

Instant aromatherapy - 100% pure essential oils in a purse-size 3/10 oz. (9 ml.) glass vial with a roller-ball ''TouchOn'' applicator.

Rub on pressure points or pulse points of forehead, temple, wrists, etc.

Our unique touch-on applicator eliminates spills and awkward droppers.

Eucalyptus leaves are, of course, koala food, the arboreal symbol of Australia, but can now be found in subtropical regions throughout the world.

Eucalyptus was also known as Australian fever tree, a reference to its ancient Native Australian usage.

Eucalyptus Live Shoots

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The medicinal properties of Eucalyptus reside in its oil, which is extracted from the fresh leaves and branch tips, and is found in the dried leaves.

It acts as a decongestant, loosens phlegm, and relieves spasms.

The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Eucalyptus leaf for 'Catarrhs of the respiratory tract.' It has a strong camphorous odor.

Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.

Eucalyptus has a cooling and deodorizing effect on the body, helping with fevers, migraine and malaria.

For the respiratory tract, it helps with coughs, asthma, throat infections, sinusitis and catarrhal conditions. It soothes inflammation and eases mucus, clearing the head from the stuffiness of colds and hay fever.

Eucalyptus oil is useful as a warming oil when used for muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and poor circulation.

In skin care it can be used for burns, blisters, herpes, cuts, wounds, skin infections and insect bites.

Eucalyptus oil can boost the immune system, and is helpful especially in cases of chicken pox, colds, flu and measles.

In vapor therapy Eucalyptus oil can be used for: frequent sneezing, hay fever, flu, respiratory problems and as insect repellant.

Eucalyptus oil can be used in blended massage oil, or diluted in the bath to assist with: arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, mucous congestion, colds, headaches, rheumatism, sinusitis, catarrh, fatigue and muscular aches and pains.

Eucalyptus oil can be used neat on the skin for insect bites or wounds, but care should be taken when doing so.

Diluted Eucalyptus can be used as a gargle for a sore throat.

Eucalyptus oil blends particularly well with: Benzoin, Thyme, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon and Pine.

Essential and resin oils are volatile, fragrant materials extracted from the root, bark, wood, seed, fruit, leaf or flower of a single plant. Essential oils contain the odor, taste and medicinal properties of the plant itself, but in very concentrated form, with no base oil, alcohol, water or dilutants added.

Steam distillation and cold pressing are used to extract the essential oil from the plant.

Eucalyptus Argentina

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Whole organic salts and Purifying Eucalyptus Soothes the mind Relaxes the body Softens the skin Naturally detoxifying.

Warnings: Natural essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not for internal use.

Not for external use.

Do not apply to the skin.

This oil may react strongly to sunlight.

For aromatherapeutic use only.

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