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the 19th century, eucalyptus trees were called
"fever trees," because they destroyed the
breeding ground of the malaria mosquito. The
tree grows fast, and uses up large amounts of
water, thus large amounts of the trees can turn
swamp into usable land - and also rid the area
of mosquitoes in the process. |
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Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus globules)
Centuries ago, the eucalyptus tree was thought to
cleanse the environment, so the frail and sickly would
choose to live in areas where these fragrant trees grew,
hoping for recovery from their ailments. While just
living under the trees might not be the cure people
hoped for, the tree does indeed offer healing. The
Australian Aborigines applied crushed eucalyptus leaves
to wounds to promote healing. They also used eucalyptus
leaves to fight infection and relieve muscular pain. In
India, eucalyptus is used to cool fever and fight
contagious diseases. Even Western surgeons recognized
the benefits of eucalyptus, and have used a eucalyptus
solution to wash out operation cavities. Today,
eucalyptus is used in many different types of
pharmaceutical products, from vapor rubs to cold
remedies. Even veterinarians and dentists use eucalyptus
in their practices. Its sweet, menthol, woody scent
coupled with its proven healing abilities makes it a
favorite essential oil in aromatherapy.
Mixes well with:
Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, citronella, ginger,
grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, marjoram,
orange, oregano, peppermint, pine, rosemary, spearmint,
tea tree, and thyme.
Parts used:
Fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs.
Extraction method:
Steam distillation.
Safety Information:
Avoid during pregnancy. Do not use if
diagnosed with high blood pressure or epilepsy. Always
use in dilution. Avoid if taking homeopathic remedies,
as eucalyptus acts as an antidote against such
therapies.
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