Eucalyptus and its benefits

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Eucalyptus is a majestic tree whose main characteristic is the presence in all organs of numerous pockets that contain the known essential oil that produces and has important benefits for our health.

The tree is characterized by a peculiar peculiarity: the same specimen carries two different types of leaves; In fact, there are leaves of young branches and leaves of adult branches. The first are formed in the plants of a year of life or even later, but then in young branches; they are opposite, generally sessile, that is, without petiole, light green. The latter are formed after the first year of life in each vegetative season; they are alternate, all long petiolate, with a very characteristic sickle-shaped blade.

Eucalyptus is a natural remedy that we should always have at home, since it is particularly useful in the treatment of colds and cough, but it also lends itself to other uses, such as disinfection of the air and the room. Eucalyptus was considered a remedy for pulmonary tuberculosis and asthma.

Eucalyptus is rich in properties and benefits due in particular to some active ingredients contained in its green leaves. It is a plant with antibacterial power used to treat skin infections, but also for home care and, therefore, to disinfect environments.

Eucalyptus has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and a high cooling power when applied to the skin. It relaxes the muscles and improves blood flow to the area where there is pain and inflammation.

The best known and appreciated benefits of eucalyptus are its balsamic and decongestant power, which makes it an exceptional natural remedy for colds, sinusitis or cough. The essential oils present in eucalyptus, in fact, help not only to clean the nose by stimulating breathing but also to thin and expel phlegm better.

The strong smell of eucalyptus is very unpleasant for insects, including lice, so it is not only suitable for disinfection of environments, but can also be used as a natural remedy to eliminate insects of various types from your home.