It is said that the
eucalyptus tree is the most useful tree in the world. With more
than 700 varieties, the eucalyptus trees have been used for
everything from paper, perfume base, soil enhancing landscape
mulch, fiberboard, honey blossoms, mosquito killing smudge, air
cleaner, commercial sanitizer, shade, fast growing fuel and durable
hardwood, marsh draining, soil enhancing, animal feeding, wind
breaking, malaria fighting storied wonder to natural medicinal help
since the 1700s plus. Storied, are the uses for respiratory
problems, coughs, bronchitis, asthmas, flu, treatment of wounds and
colic. Doctors in the 1800s in Australia, reported using eucalyptus
on over 400 different ailments. Eucalyptus has spread worldwide and
is steam distilled in Australia, Tasmania, Brazil, India, Portugal,
Russia, Spain, US, China, and Tangier. Of the many eucalyptus
varieties, only a few are used for medicinal purposes due to the
cineol percent content. The medicinal quality is measured by the
cineol content of the eucalyptus and should be from 70% to 90%.
Eucalyptus also contains citronella, which has anti-inflammatory
and sedative properties, which makes it excellent for many
conditions. Eucalyptus is storied over the years for it's
antiviral, expectorant and energizing and aromatherapy properties
and even cleaning capabilities! What a tree! So many uses to
discover and enjoy for health, environment and aesthetic
purposes!
