Is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia. Eucalyptus trees are now grown all over the world and used for their medicinal properties. Their healing power comes from eucalyptus oil, which is made from the tree’s oval-shaped leaves.
Health benefits and uses of Eucalyptus are for example:
- Colds and respiratory problems
- Arthritis – potentially due to its anti-inflammatory properties
- A blocked nose
- Wounds and burns
- Ulcers
- Cold sores – perhaps due to its anti-inflammatory properties
- Bladder diseases
- Diabetes – eucalyptus might help lower blood sugar
- Fever
- Flu