Eucalyptus
Natural Healing Herbs
Eucalyptus reminds me of two things--adorable koalas and cough drops. This herb can do more than feed exotic marsupials and soothe that nagging cough. Let's find out what else it can be used for.
Other Names
This herb is also called blue gum tree, string bark tree, and the Australian fever tree.
Appearance
This evergreen tree can grow to be as tall as 60 meters high and as small as 10 meters. It has small whitish bark and long narrow leaves. In the spring it has white flowers.
Origins
This tree is native to Australia.
Part Used
The leaves and oils from the tree are used.
Medicinal Uses
This herb has a strong odor that makes it good for clearing congested lungs. It is a stimulant and has antiseptic properties. It can be used to treat the following conditions:
- hay fever
- burns
- bronchitis
- colds and flu
- congestion
- gout
- muscle aches
- sore throat
- lupus
- herpes
- cuts
- bruises
- sprains
It can also be used as a natural flea remedy.
You can by this herb and many others at Mountain Rose Herbs.
Side Effects and Warnings
This herb can be toxic if taken in large doses.
This herb shouldn't be used by people suffering from epilepsy or high blood pressure.
If you found this information useful, check out my complete listing of herbs at my Herb Index. You can find a listing of ailments and their natural treatments on my Free Home Remedies page.
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