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Description: The bluegum is a very large tree (up to 60 m) with a characteristic shedding bark, greyish foliage and arid large white flowers. The leaves are dimorphic - broad, rounded and opposite in the basal or juvenile leaves; narrow, falcate or scythe-shaped, alternate and pendulous in upper, mature leaves. Also distinctive are the large, solitary flowers and the large woody capsules.
Origin: Australia. Several of the more than 600 species of Eucalyptus have become important commercial timber trees and omamentals in other parts of the world. Bluegum is grown in many countries, but Spain and Morocco have traditionally been important suppliers of the medicinal product. Oil from E. fruticetorem (= E. polybractea) and E. smithii is also acceptable.
Uses and Properties: Eucalyptus leaves or essential oil are used to treat the common cold, nasal congestion, bronchial disease and other respiratory problems. The oil is applied externally as a counter-irritant for the relief of rheumatism and minor skin ailments.
Active Ingredients: Essential oil is present in the leaves (1.5-3.5%), with 1,8-cineole (= cineole or eucalyptol) as the main ingredient (70-90%), together with alpha-pinene, p-cymene, limonene and several other minor monoterpenoids. Leaves also contain sesquiterpenes (aromadendren, globulol), euglobals (acylphloroglucin derivatives) and flavonoids.
Pharmacological Effects: The monoterpenes show antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, secretomotoric and surfactant properties. The "decongestant" sensation in case of a blocked nose is thought to result from the stimulation of cold receptors. The oil is readily absorbed when taken orally and is partially excreted through the lungs. Leaf extracts show diuretic, anti-diabetic and anti-tumour activities.
Status: Traditional medicine; Pharm.; Comm. E+; ESCOP 6; WHO 2.
Preparation and Dosage: The leaves can be used to prepare a tea (1.5 - 2 g of cut leaves in 150 mL water) taken three times a day. The essential oil is used orally but at a low dose (0.3 - 0.6 mL per day). Cream and ointments should contain 5 - 20%, or a few drops of the oil itself can be rubbed into the skin.
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Directions
Take 1-3 capsules daily with a glass of water.
Ingredients
Eucalyptus Leaf (Eucalyptus globulus) - 450 mg
Cautions
Do not take Eucalyptus if you have digestive problems, a disorder of the biliary duct, or liver disease.
In rare cases, taking Eucalyptus can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
