Eucalyptus Leaf

History:

The Eucalyptus tree is sometimes called the "Gum Tree," and there are over seven hundred species of gum trees, all of which are rich in essential oils, and most of them are native to Australia. There are a small number of gum trees that are found in New Guinea and Indonesia; but because of Australia 's particular climatic conditions, no other continent is so characterized by a single genus of tree as the "Eucalypts," and they can be found in almost every part of the continent. Eucalyptus trees have now been introduced to parts of the Americas, Africa, India and southern Europe; and Eucalyptus globulus is considered the best-known variety for therapeutic purposes. It is a fast-growing tree that may reach well over three hundred feet in height (another species, E. amygdalin, may reach almost five hundred feet!). Because it sends out a vast network of roots, the tree has been known to drain marshy areas, even eliminating malarial swamps and fever districts in certain hot, humid countries, thus earning the common name, Fever Tree. The Eucalyptus tree is a fairly hardy evergreen with a gray trunk, sword-shaped, blue-green leaves (which emit a pungent aroma when crushed) and stalkless flowers, thriving in fertile, well-drained, neutral-to-acid soil in sun at an average of sixty degrees Fahrenheit. The flowers in bud are covered with a membrane, giving the tree the name of its botanical genus, Eucalyptus, which is derived from eucalyptos, the Greek word for "well-covered." Eucalyptus was first used as a medicine by the aboriginal people of Australia and later introduced to the settlers; and although native to Australia, its therapeutic uses have been introduced and integrated into traditional medicine systems, including Chinese (TCM), Indian Ayurvedic and Greco-European. Eucalyptus is officially listed in the British Pharmacopœia. It is also included in the Indian Pharmacopœia as mild expectorant; official in the Chinese Pharmacopœia used topically for nerve health; and the present Ayurvedic Pharmacopœia indicates its topical application for headache. Commercial production of its essential oils began 1860, in Australia, pioneered by Joseph Bosisto; and in 1873, Baron Ferdinand von Muller, a German botanist and Director of the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne, introduced the qualities of this tree to the outside world as a disinfectant and perfume. When all the powerful qualities of the aromatic oil in the leaves were recognized worldwide, Eucalyptus earned a permanent and prized place for its therapeutic, disinfectant and inhalant properties. The major active constituent in the leaves is the essential oil known as eucalyptol (1, 8-cineole), which is similar to menthol. Other constituents include resins, tannins (up to eleven percent) and associated phenolic acids (caffeic, ferulic, gallic, gentisic and protocatechuic acids); flavonoids (eucalyptrin, hyperin, hyperoside, quercetin, quercitrin and rutin); triterpenes (ursolic acid derivatives); monoterpenes (alpha- and beta-pinene, D-limonene and P-cymene); sesquiterpenes; aldehydes (myrtenal) and ketones (carvone).

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) time each day with water at an early to midday mealtime.

Contraindications:
Excess use (many times the recommended dosage) of Eucalyptus Herbal Supplement may cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts. The effects of other prescription or over-the counter drugs may be weakened and/or shortened when using this herb, and a healthcare provider should be consulted before taking 5-Fluorouracil, phentobarbital or amphetamine, as there may be interactions. If you are taking any prescription medication for a health condition, speak with your doctor before taking this herb. Excess usage by people with low blood pressure should be avoided, as it may cause a further drop in pressure. Do not mix Eucalyptus with alcohol. Use of Eucalyptus oil requires caution when used topically, as it is very strong, and must always be diluted with a "carrier" oil (sunflower, etc.). Eucalyptus preparations should not be applied to the face, especially the nose, of babies and children. Before taking Eucalyptus Leaf, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or an inflamed (swollen and sore) stomach or intestinal tract.

Capsule Information:
Our Eucalyptus Leaf supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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