Respiratory
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus
- Part used
- Leaves
- Botanical family
- Myrtaceae
This Australian giant, long naturalised in Iberia, concentrates cineole (eucalyptol) in its leaves — one of the best-known natural respiratory decongestants. It opens the airways, loosens mucus and leaves that clean-nose feeling everyone associates with winter and grandma's vapour rub — which does in fact contain it.
Traditional uses
- Nasal congestion
- Blocked airways
- Decongestant steam inhalations
Traditionally used for
blocked nosecongestionsinusitismucuscoldbronchitis
How to prepare it
Infusion or, better still, steam: hot water, a few leaves, towel over the head, breathe deeply.
Pairs well with: Thyme, Mallow
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