Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globules
Country of Origin: India
Distillation Method: Steam
Plant Part Used: Herb
Indications: Eucalyptus
is native to Australia and India, where it comprises more
than 75% of all trees.
The leaves are cooling to the body and inhaling
the vapors of the essential oils heated in water quickly
clears sinus and bronchial congestion. It is wonderful for
promoting healthy skin because of its ability to reduce oil production and
dry the tissue. Eucaliptol, one of the substances found
in the essential oil, is one of the main constituents of
the many existing commercial formulas of chest rubs for
colds. You will find eucalyptus as a common
ingredient in many over-the-counter cold remedies.