EUCALYPTUS
Eucalyptus Globulus
Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree and one of the tallest trees in the world.
PROPERTIES – USES
The essential oil of eucalyptus comes from the distillation of its leaves and has a strong fresh smell of camphor. It is rich in tannins and polyphenols. It has antiseptic, antibacterial and analgesic properties. Contains decongestant agents that facilitate breathing and relieve from cough, runny nose, and sore throat and other symptoms of the common cold. It is also used for the relief of rheumatism and muscular pain. It has insect repellent action.