Medicinal eucalyptus is the most powerful antiseptic of its
class! *
Hot eucalyptus tea incorporates steam inhalation with a
characteristic refreshing, slightly menthol flavor! *
"I was informed of the Eucalyptus tea by my daughter in New
Hampshire who got it from her dad who has passed away. She really liked it and told me about it but didn't know where to buy it. I found ZooScape and decided to try it.
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These 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.
Description
Spicy Eucalyptus leaves contain essential oil with cineole, ellagic and gallic acid, bitter principle, resin, antibiotic properties, and tannin. These compounds give the leaf its confirmed expectorant, stimulant, antibiotic, antiseptic, and rubefacient properties. Eucalyptus, or blue gum tree, as it is also known, affects the lungs and kidneys and is recommended for respiratory complaints, coughs, arthritic aches and pains, and as an antiseptic.
Native to Australia, there are a great number of species of eucalyptus trees. The foliage of some contains many essential oils useful in herbal medicine. Their special value is their ability to control and regulate areas with a high water table, such as bogs and swamps.
The eucalyptus tree was introduced worldwide by a German botanist and explorer, Baron Ferdinand von Muller, director of the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne from 1857 to 1873. These fast growers have been naturalized throughout many areas of the world, including California, Southern Europe, non-tropical areas of South America, South Africa and India. One negative consequence, however, is that in many areas they threaten to replace indigenous trees.
It was von Muller who first suggested that the oil of the leaves resembled that of cajuput (tea tree oil) and suggested its use as a disinfectant in connection with infectious disease.
Eucalyptus is one of the most powerful natural antiseptics. The aged oil forms ozone, which specifically destroys bacteria, fungi and viruses. An emulsion can be made by mixing equal parts gum Arabic and eucalyptus oil and taking three to five drops every two hours during the acute stages of colds, coughs and flus. An infusion can be made of leaves and taken internally for the same purpose, and most especially for chronic coughs and TB.
Most commonly, the oil is rubbed directly on the chest or back for all respiratory problems. Similarly, it is rubbed as a liniment for the relief of arthritic and rheumatic pains.
Dosage: Of the leaves in infusion, one-half ounce to a pint; of the oil, 1-5 drops.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].
Additional Information
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Please direct all wholesale and bulk inquiries to Simona Heather at 905-494-1785.
I was informed of the Eucalyptus tea by my daughter in New
Hampshire who got it from her dad who has passed away. She really liked it and told me about it but didn't know where to buy it. I found ZooScape and decided to try it.
Wasn't really sure if I liked it but after trying it a few times found it to be good and an interesting change from regular tea. The only thing I would change
would be a string to pull it out of the cup, but can really live without it.
I don't drink a lot of tea except in the winter but will order more when this is gone. Your price is quite reasonable and being able to get it in the mail is a plus.
Please keep making it.
[Editor: Thank you for your kind words! Eucalyptus tea is one of my favorites also - I can assure you, we will always make this tea! ; ) ]
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."
