Eucalyptus

Eucaliptos globulus Labill.

DESCRIPTION

A tree remains evergreen Mirtaceae family and with a height of 30-55 meters.

It consists of leathery leaves and perennial flower petals Ensemble shaped urn that open up when you have lots of stamina.

The fruit is a capsule with 3-4 cells containing the seeds.

CONSTITUENTS

Essential oil: the main constituent is eucalyptol. Other minor components of aroma endreno and globulol.

Phenolic acids (gálicogentísico, caffeic and ferulic).

Flavonoids (rutoside, quercitrósido, isoquercitrósido, hyper and eucaliptina).

Terpenes (euglobales and macrocarpales).

Triterpenes ursolic acid derivatives.

Hydrolyzable tannins.

PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS

Activity antitussive, expectorant, antiseptic (cure of infection) and hypoglycaemic (low blood glucose levels).

Furthermore, the Commission E approves the use of the road for respiratory tract catarrh.

PRECAUTIONS

Its use as a pure essential oil may have contraindications, please consult with your healthcare professional.

Also, do not consume if allergic to eucalyptus or any plant belonging to his family.

DID YOU KNOW ?

In Australia, the eucalyptus is used in construction, carpentry and furniture making. It is also used for carriages and wagons, and their tenacity is used in particular sports goods. It is valued as timber packing and barrileria.