Did you know that not only has this plant helped to clear airways for generations, but it heals wounds, deters insects and has been known to prevents the spread of infections, cholera, measles, malaria, scarlet fever and typhoid?
There are more than 700 species of Eucalyptus and here's a list of ways this plant can assist many ailments.
Success with Eucalyptus has also been found to help with these other conditions...to name a few!
Diabetes
Inflammation
Phlegm in the Respiratory Passages
Ear Infections
Arthritis
Bad Breath
Rheumatism
Muscular Aches
Fibromyalgia
Urinary Infections
Burns
Cold Sores
Shingles
Chickenpox
Ulcers
Neuralgia
Commercial cough drops, syrups, vaporizer fluids, liniments, toothpastes, and mouthwashes may contain eucalyptus oil or its active ingredient, cineole. Some of the familiar over-the-counter remedies that contain eucalyptus oil include Listerine and Vicks. So there is no surprise that these common house remedies are some of the top selling products in winter!
Research links:
http://www.holisticonline.com/aromatherapy/aroma_ess-oil-eucalyptus.htm
http://www.gardensablaze.com/HerbEucalyptusMed.htm
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/eucalyptus-000241.htm
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