Eucalyptus has medicinal qualities
What! Eucalyptus globulus
Where? Originally Australia but now also found in the Mediterranean.
Working? Eucalyptus leaves consist mainly of eucalyptol. This substance is very anti-inflammatory and helps with infections in the windpipe and mouth.
How? From the leaves oil is taken through a steam distiller the oil is then used in inhalation products but also in licorice and other throat lubricating candies.
Caution! The branches of the eucalyptus tree are very heavy when they get older the branches fall of the tree with extreme force. This has caused the death of several humans and animals already. Also eucalyptus can be poisonous if you have to much. Koala bears b have build a natural resistance against this phenomonen, this Australian animal practically only eats eucalyptus leaves.
