l'Eucalyptus globuleux

Eucalyptus globuleux has benefitted from research and studies, particularly in Australia where it originates.

This tree, particularly present in this continent and in many others (Africa, Indian Ocean islands, South America...) has been used for centuries for the herbalist assistance it provides to humans and other species, whether plant or animal.

Recognized for its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. It is therefore interesting to use it for various pathologies (uses and claims recognized by WHO).

Especially known for the help it provides in the respiratory sphere:

This is often where it's most anticipated: for pulmonary care. It is indeed composed of a particularly oxygenating molecule called 1.8 cineole (from the family of oxides) or also Eucalyptol (present in other medicinal plants like Myrtle, Ravintsara, rosemary with cineole).

It assists with productive coughs, as it is mucolytic, expectorant, and antispasmodic, as well as colds, sinusitis, any mucosities or "humid" conditions because that is what the tree does in its environment: it absorbs water in the soil; it cleans humid, swampy areas. It is therefore ideal for any respiratory virus, fevers, flu, etc... (it was actually reported in France around 1790 and helped dry the marshes in the Nice region, eradicating mosquitoes).

Internal use: It is traditionally consumed as a herbal tea or other galenic forms such as mother tincture, alcoholature, bud, floral elixir, hydrosol.

External use: As an antiseptic, it is useful in the form of soap, on a cotton ball soaked in its decoction or hydrosol to purify skin problems.

Mouth and throat care thanks to its tannic molecules that help any inflamed, swollen, or puffed-up mucosa.

Example of use: mouthwash on inflamed gums with pure or diluted hydrosol or a decoction of leaves.

Its essential oil is seldom used internally, except in synergy with other oils and in very small quantities; it is more in external use, in olfaction, friction, massage, diluted with a fatty substance like vegetable oil or balm on the back, on the soles of the feet during cough or flu episodes.

Use on the urinary sphere:

A draining and disinfecting plant for urine (caution, precaution in case of renal insufficiency), it can be an effective support in cases of urinary infections. In herbalism, we can create a synergy with heather, thyme, hibiscus sabdariffa. In infusion form (rather strong, thus decoction) combined with hydrosol. (combine with essential oils in lower abdominal massages).

Example of herbal tea: 10 grams of Heather, 10 grams of Eucalyptus globuleux, 10 grams of hibiscus flower, 10 grams of thyme. Mix this synergy, put 2 to 3 teaspoons of the mixture in 1 liter of water. Let infuse for about 10 minutes, strain and consume throughout the day (in a container such as a kettle).

Caution: all these recommendations do not substitute for a medical diagnosis and treatment.

Use on the joint sphere:

Eucalyptus globuleux is recommended in massage with a balm, oil, and a few drops of diluted essential oils. Several species are interesting for this issue. It is recommended for joint and muscular pain.

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Use on the digestive sphere:

Eucalyptus globuleux is recognized for its digestive properties, being part of the list of plants that assist in smoothing blood sugar levels (Cinnamon, Blueberry..), as part of a healthy lifestyle (dietary, glucose management, even minimal sports activities...), Advice: take the equivalent of 4g of dried leaves per day.) The pancreas cells secrete insulin during digestion; Eucalyptus globuleux, after a sugar-rich meal, can help face this postprandial drowsiness.

Why not try an eucalyptus infusion instead of your coffee after a meal?

It is also interesting in cases of digestive discomfort (a poorly preserved and absorbed dish) as it 'cleans' unwanted bacteria within the framework of balanced nutrition.

Precautions: its use is recommended for children from 6 years old. Not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women. People suffering from asthma should follow the advice of a healthcare professional. (I have suffered from this condition since childhood and have used this tree for my care since childhood. (feel free to consult me, avoid self-medication).

Extract and reference from the article:

"Since antiquity, eucalyptus has been used as an ethnomedical plant and is currently one of the most frequently planted genera among Myrtaceae. It is a fast-growing tree that thrives in any environment. Influenza, fever, sore throat, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and bronchial infections can be treated with eucalyptus" ... "The extracted oil has demonstrated strong antibacterial activity in vitro against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains, notably Bordetella bronchiseptica (21mm), Staphylococcus epidermidis (19mm), and Staphylococcus aureus (19mm), with significant minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC)"

References https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2023.1287317/full )

For more reading:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9182017/

Action on pain:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10787-023-01237-6

Article Mount Sinai Hospital USA New York

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/eucalyptus

Recommendation Mount Sinai Hospital New York on influenza:

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/condition/influenza

Unfortunately, there are few medical articles in France, in French. Phytotherapeutic and scientific research is mainly done abroad. Don't hesitate to use Google Translate if you do not read English, as these articles are very rich and interesting.