Eucalyptus pauciflora niphophila

Eucalyptus pauciflora niphophila
Family:Eucalyptus pauciflora niphophila; Antiseptic.
Common name:Snow gum
Eucalyptus leaves are a traditional Aboriginal herbal remedy. The essential oil found in the leaves is a powerful antiseptic and is used all over the world for relieving coughs and colds sore throats and other infections. The essential oil is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold remedies. An essential oil obtained from the leaves is antiseptic. The essential oil obtained from various species of eucalyptus is a very powerful antiseptic especially when it is old because ozone is formed in it on exposure to air. It has a decided disinfectant action destroying the lower forms of life. The oil can be used externally applied to cuts skin infections etc it can also be inhaled for treating blocked nasal passages it can be gargled for sore throat and can also be taken internally for a wide range of complaints. Some caution is advised however because like all essential oils it can have a deleterious effect on the body in larger doses.

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