The Australian aborigines were probably the first to
discover that eucalyptus oil, called eucalyptol, was very effective in certain medicinal applications. The most widely known medicinal use of eucalyptus is for respiratory ailments. Herbals recommend inhaling steam laced with the oil to relieve symptoms of bronchitis, asthma, croup, and the like.
discover that eucalyptus oil, called eucalyptol, was very effective in certain medicinal applications. The most widely known medicinal use of eucalyptus is for respiratory ailments. Herbals recommend inhaling steam laced with the oil to relieve symptoms of bronchitis, asthma, croup, and the like.
You can make a simple eucalyptus infusion at home by steeping a handful of fresh or dried leaves for 20 minutes in a quart of boiling water. Breathe in the vapors of the steaming tea. The infusion can be drunk or used in a vaporizer.
Source: Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
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