Eucalyptus trees originate from Australia but have been transplanted to warm regions worldwide. They grow rapidly into very tall trees. The essential oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs through distillation. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Traditionally, eucalyptus oil has been used to treat respiratory illnesses like colds, flu, and bronchitis through inhalation and other methods. It may also help with conditions like rheumatism, fatigue, and high blood pressure. The document provides details on preparing eucalyptus syrup and other remedies using the oil.
Eucalyptus trees originate from Australia but have been transplanted to warm regions worldwide. They grow rapidly into very tall trees. The essential oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs through distillation. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Traditionally, eucalyptus oil has been used to treat respiratory illnesses like colds, flu, and bronchitis through inhalation and other methods. It may also help with conditions like rheumatism, fatigue, and high blood pressure. The document provides details on preparing eucalyptus syrup and other remedies using the oil.
Eucalyptus trees originate from Australia but have been transplanted to warm regions worldwide. They grow rapidly into very tall trees. The essential oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs through distillation. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Traditionally, eucalyptus oil has been used to treat respiratory illnesses like colds, flu, and bronchitis through inhalation and other methods. It may also help with conditions like rheumatism, fatigue, and high blood pressure. The document provides details on preparing eucalyptus syrup and other remedies using the oil.
All the eucalyptus trees - of which there are 600 or so species originate from Australia. They have now been successfully transplanted to many other warm parts of the world, notably Central Asia, North Africa and California (where they have almost become a pest, threatening many native species). Sub-tropical on the whole, there are only a few species which grow well in more northerly areas. They grow very tall and very rapidly - 21-27 m (70-90 ft) in about 20 years - and one tree in Australia is said to be the tallest non-conifer in the world. The evergreen eucalyptus trees are known commonly as gum trees because the bark can exude a sweet-smelling gum. It is the leaves, however, which contain droplets of essential oil, and those of the Tasmanian blue gum, E. globulus, are the most esteemed in therapy. The leaves of young trees are rounded and silvery (those seen in florists' shops), but these change as the tree matures, to very long ovals, generally of a deep blue-grey-green colour. The flowers of the blue gum are like tiny pots from which a lid pops off, with fragrant white flower stamens unfolding. Commercial distillation of eucalyptus oil began in Australia in 1854, and has been continued there and in other countries where the tree has become acclimatized. The first works on the antiseptic and antibactericidal properties of the oil were published in Germany by doctors Cloez (1870), Faust and Homeyer (1874). They classified it then as being sudorific, a stimulant, anti-catarrhal, and astringent. It was prescribed for all respiratory system conditions such as bronchitis, flu, asthma and coughs. These properties are still the best known, and many French prescriptions and commercial preparations for colds include eucalyptus in various forms. THE ESSENTIAL OIL Description: The twigs and leaves of young and more mature trees are distilled for the oil. The more mature trees yield more oil, with better aromatic qualities. The oil has a very fluid consistency, and is a pale clear yellow. Its aroma is fresh, balsamic and agreeable. The principal constituents: Cineol or eucalyptol, from 70 -80 per cent; then there are various aldehydes, ketones, sesquiterpenic alcohols and terpenes. There are approximately 250 different constituents in eucalyptus so it is extremely difficult to reproduce synthetically. ITS USES In illness Eucalyptus oil is highly antiseptic, and it is a favourite remedy for colds and flu, coughs, bronchitis, catarrh and viral infections. There are many ways in which it can be used for these ailments. As an inhalation, add 3 drops to a bowl of hot water and inhale for 5 minutes. Do this three to four times a day. Put a few drops on a handkerchief and inhale from time to time. Add a few drops to a warm bath. Make up an oil containing 50 ml (2 fl oz) soya oil, 2 drops wheat germ oil and 15 drops of eucalyptus, and massage torso and abdomen three times a day. The same oil can also help nervous disorders and fatigue, and convalescents. Massage on sacrum area (lower part of the back), solar plexus and top of hands a few times a day. It acts as a stimulant of the nervous system. Rheumatic conditions can benefit from eucalyptus as well (another familiar use of the oil in commerce is as part of embrocations): mix the oil as above, but use 8 drops eucalyptus and 4 drops thyme oil instead of 15 drops eucalyptus. The leaves can also be used therapeutically for colds and flu. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) dried leaves to 600 ml (1 pint) boiling water and infuse for 10 minutes. Add a little honey if desired, and drink this tisane throughout the day, at least six to eight cups. An infusion of the leaves in hot water can act as a fumigant, either in public rooms or a sickroom. Research by a Dr Trosus has revealed hypoglycaemic properties in eucalyptus, and he has prescribed it for high blood pressure and diabetes. By drinking infusions of the leaves, he says the sugar in urine can drop to a normal level. Eucalyptus winter syrup This is a wonderful stand-by for when colds and flu are about. It is also extremely good for asthmatics 20 g (3/4 oz) dried eucalyptus leaves 300 ml (1/2 pint) water 300 g (11 oz) fructose or honey Prepare a very strong infusion by boiling the leaves in the water for 10 minutes. Leave to infuse for 20 minutes, then strain and add the fructose or honey. Store in a dark bottle, and take a teaspoon a few times a day when colds threaten. (See also abscesses and boils, asthma, burns, bursitis, chest infections, cuts and wounds, cystitis, fever, hayfever, neuralgia, pneumonia, sinusitis, stiffness and stings and bites.) Other uses The trees are said to keep insects away. Oil from E. citriodora, the lemon-scented gum (the leaves of which contain citronellol), is used in perfumery, and the leaves in pot-pourris. Much of the oil produced is used in commerce for products as apparently diverse as disinfectant and boot polish. The bark of some eucalyptus - which is as deciduous as most trees' leaves - yields a beige dye; the leaves a red dye.
Eucalipto Eucalipto (Eucalyptus spp. - Myrtaceae) Todos los rboles de eucalipto - de los cuales hay 600 especies proceden de Australia. Ellos han ahora ha trasplantado con xito a muchas otras regiones clidas del mundo, en particular Asia Central, frica del norte y California (donde se han convertido casi en una plaga, amenazando muchas especies nativas). Tropical en general, hay slo unas pocas especies que crecen en las zonas ms septentrionales. Crecen muy alto y muy rpidamente - 21-27 m (70-90 pies) en unos 20 aos - y un rbol en Australia se dice que es el no-conferas ms alto del mundo. Los eucaliptos de hoja perenne estn conocidos comnmente como rboles de chicle porque la corteza puede exudar una goma de olor dulce. Es sin embargo, las hojas que contienen gotitas de aceite esencial, y los de la Tasmania blue gum, E. globulus, son los ms apreciados en la terapia. Las hojas de los rboles jvenes son redondeadas y plateado (sos vistos en las tiendas de floristeras), pero estos cambios como el rbol madura, a valos muy largo, generalmente de un color de fondo azul-gris-verde. Las flores de la goma azul son como pequeas macetas que una tapa aparece, con estambres fragante flor blanca desplegando. Comercial destilacin de aceite de eucalipto comenz en Australia en el ao 1854 y se ha continuado all y en otros pases donde el rbol ha vuelto aclimatado. Los primeros trabajos sobre las propiedades antispticas y antibacteriana del aceite fueron publicados en Alemania por los doctores Cloez (1870), Fausto y Homeyer (1874). Entonces clasific como sudorfica, un estimulante, astringente y anti-catarral. Fue prescrito para todas las condiciones respiratorias como bronquitis, gripe, asma y tos. Estas propiedades son an los ms conocidos, y muchos franceses recetas y preparaciones comerciales para resfriados incluyen eucalipto en diversas formas. EL ACEITE ESENCIAL Descripcin: Las ramas y hojas de rboles jvenes y ms maduros se destilan para el aceite. Los rboles ms maduros producen ms aceite, con mejores cualidades aromticas. El aceite tiene una consistencia muy fluida y es un amarillo claro. Su aroma es fresco, balsmico y agradable. Los componentes principales: Cineol o eucaliptol, de 70 -80 por ciento; Luego hay varios aldehdos, cetonas, alcoholes sesquiterpenic y terpenos. Hay aproximadamente 250 diferentes componentes en eucalipto es extremadamente difcil reproducir sintticamente. SUS USOS En la enfermedad El aceite de eucalipto es altamente antisptico, y es un remedio preferido para los resfriados y gripe, tos, bronquitis, catarro y las infecciones virales. Hay muchas maneras en que puede ser utilizado para estas dolencias. Como una inhalacin, agrega 3 gotas a un bol de agua caliente e inhale durante 5 minutos. Hacerlo tres o cuatro veces al da. Ponga unas gotas sobre un pauelo e inhalar de vez en cuando. Aadir unas gotas a un bao caliente. Conforman un aceite que contiene 50 ml (2 onzas) de aceite de soja, aceite de germen de trigo 2 gotas y 15 gotas de eucalipto y masaje torso y abdomen tres veces al da. El mismo aceite tambin puede ayudar a trastornos nerviosos y fatiga y convalecientes. Masaje en el rea del Sacro (parte inferior de la espalda), plexo solar y la parte superior de las manos varias veces al da. Acta como un estimulante del sistema nervioso. Afecciones reumticas pueden beneficiarse de eucalipto tambin (es otro uso familiar del petrleo en el comercio como parte de maquillajes): mezclar el aceite como el anterior, pero usar 8 gotas de eucalipto y 4 gotas de aceite de tomillo en lugar de 15 gotas eucalipto. Las hojas tambin pueden ser usadas teraputicamente para los resfriados y la gripe. Aadir 15 ml (1 cucharada) secada las hojas a 600 ml (1 pinta) agua hirviendo e infusionar durante 10 minutos. Aadir un poco de miel si se desea y tomar esta tisana durante todo el da, por lo menos seis a ocho tazas. Una infusin de las hojas en agua caliente puede actuar como un fumigante, en salas pblicas o en una habitacin. Investigaciones realizadas por un Dr Trosus ha revelado propiedades hipoglucemiantes en eucalipto, y l lo ha prescrito para la presin arterial alta y diabetes. Bebiendo infusiones de las hojas, dice que el azcar en la orina puede bajar a un nivel normal. Jarabe de eucalipto invierno Este es un maravilloso stand by para cuando los resfriados y la gripe son. Tambin es muy bueno para los asmticos 20 g (3/4 oz) secado de hojas de eucalipto 300 ml (1/2 litro) de agua 300 g (11 oz) fructosa o miel Preparar una infusin muy fuerte hirviendo las hojas en el agua durante 10 minutos. Dejar infusionar durante 20 minutos, luego colamos y le aadimos la fructosa o miel. Almacenar en una botella oscura y tomar una cucharadita un par de veces al da cuando amenazan a los resfriados. (Vase tambin abscesos y fornculos, asma, quemaduras, bursitis, las infecciones de pecho, cortes y heridas, cistitis, fiebre, fiebre del heno, neuralgia, neumona, sinusitis, rigidez y picaduras y mordeduras.) Otros usos Los rboles son dijo que los insectos lejos. Aceite de E. citriodora, la enca con aroma a limn (las hojas de las cuales contienen citronelol), se utiliza en perfumera y las hojas en pot-pourris. Gran parte del petrleo producido se utiliza en el comercio para productos tan aparentemente dispares como desinfectante y arranque polaco. La corteza de algunos eucaliptos - que es de hoja caduca como las hojas de la mayora de los rboles - rinde un tinte amarillento; las hojas del tinte rojo.
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