Western and Chinese herbalism
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus
Also known as Blue gum, Fevertree, Gum Tree, Tasmanian Bluegum, Blue Gum Leaves, Blue-gum tree, ān yè.
Essential oil is potentially toxic if taken in significant dose internally Used in aromatherapy to promote mental clarity and alertness, it is energizing & stimulating
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Sprain
- Upper respiratory infection
- Tonsillitis
- Pharyngitis
- Rheumatism
- Tinea infections
- Arthritis
- Musculoskeletal injury
- Fungal infections
- Insect bite
- Cough (spastic)
- Myalgia
- Dermatophytoses
- Wounds
- Pneumonia (chronic)
- Skin abrasions
- Bronchitis (chronic)
- Cuts (infected or inflamed)
- Musculoskeletal strain
- Scrapes
- Scabies
- Bronchitis
- Cough
- Infection
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Poor circulation
- Respiratory congestion
- Pain
- Respiratory complaints
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (internal use of volatile oils)
The record lists 3 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Steam inhalation | Add 2-3 gtts of essential oil or 1-2 pinches of dry herb to boiled water | 0.06-0.09 mL |
| Tincture (1:5) | 1-2 ml TID | 1-2 mL |
| Infusion | 1-2 tsp/c TID | |
| Essential oil | 1-5 gtts TID | 0.03-0.15 mL |
| Eucalyptol (cineole BPC 1973) 0.05 -0.2 mL | 0.05-0.2 mL | |
| Eucalyptus Oil (BPC 1973) 0.05 -0.2 mL | 0.05-0.2 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Essential oil is potentially toxic if taken in significant dose internally Used in aromatherapy to promote mental clarity and alertness, it is energizing & stimulating
Therapy. External. Eucalyptus preparations are antiseptic and disinfectant. They may be sprinkled or sprayed upon offensive material and used to disinfect and deodorize the sick room. They also may form an ingredient of antiseptic poultices and ointments.
Action. Eucalyptus, and its oil and derivative, are gentle stimulants when given in small doses. Large doses are irritant and may cause gastrointestinal inflammation and renal congestion. Muscular prostration occurs from overdoses.
Description and Tests. "A colorless liquid, having a characteristic, aromatic, and distinctly camphoraceous odor, and a pungent, spicy, and cooling taste. Specific gravity, 0.930 at 15° C. (59° F.). Boiling point, 176° to 177° C.
Drawn from King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd); Felter's Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
In formulas
Eucalyptus stands in 5 documented formulas in the library, among them Paṅca Guṇa Taila.
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