Eucalyptus leaves are used to treat colds of the respiratory tract associated with cough, hoarseness and sore throat. Traditionally, eucalyptus is used in combination with other plants to loosen mucus in the respiratory tract.
Eucalyptus in folk medicine.
Folk medicine uses eucalyptus in complaints of the gastrointestinal tract as a stomachic and flatulence-relieving agent. Furthermore, the plant is also used for bladder diseases.
Homeopathic use of eucalyptus.
In homeopathy, the dried leaves of eucalyptus are used to treat diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract, kidney and urinary tract.
Ingredients of eucalyptus
Eucalyptus leaves contain 1.5-3.5% essential oil with the main component 1,8-cineole, as well as other components such as α- and β-pinene and various monoterpenes. Other components of the drug are tannins of the ellagitannin type, triterpenes and flavonoids. Various phloroglucin derivatives are also typical of the genus Eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus: indication
Eucalyptus is commonly used for these indications:
- Common colds of the respiratory tract
- Cough
- Hoarseness
- Sore throat
