the flu, asthma or colds
For medicinal applications that has this tree, are used, above all, the leaves of the species globulus, for having three important properties: they are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and expectorant
In the case of the first, by reducing inflammation, it facilitates breathing
With regard to its antimicrobial capacity, with its use is achieved by killing those microorganisms -mainly microbes and bacteria- that are the cause of infectious processes in the respiratory tract such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tracheitis and constipation
Finally, its expectorant properties come from the eucalyptus leaves. They are very fragrant and rich in an essential oil whose main component is eucalyptol
This component is a potent mucolytic that liquefies the lung secretions and favors the expulsion of the same. In turn, is antitussive and an inhibitor of bronchial irritation, so its application is recommended in diseases such as acute and chronic bronchitis
Another of the lesser known properties of eucalyptus is that of being hypoglycaemic, that is, it reduces blood sugar levels, so that, sometimes and under medical supervision, is used as an adjuvant in antidiabetic treatment
Preparation:
Main ingredients:
Main ingredients:
- 3 gr
- 3 grams of dried eucalyptus leaf
- 1 cup of water
Steps to make the eucalyptus infusion
- Bring the equivalent of one cup of water to a boil.
- When it starts to boil, add the eucalyptus leaves and let stand 3 minutes.
- After this time, turn off the heat and let it stand for another 3 minutes.
- Strain and drink.
- You can increase its properties by adding a little rosemary honey.
- You can also add a little rosemary honey
