The efficacy and function of eucalyptus globulus

As for Eucalyptus globulus, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce blue gum to you.

[Other names] Yangcaoguo, gray willow, Yushu oil tree

[Source] Eucalyptus globulus Labill., a plant of the genus Eucalyptus in the Myrtaceae family, is used as medicine with its leaves and fruits . Harvested in autumn and sun-dried. It is better to use it fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly pungent, slightly bitter, neutral.

[Functions and indications] Dispel wind and relieve heat, inhibit bacteria and reduce inflammation, and have an antiseptic and antipruritic effect. Used to prevent influenza, epidemic meningitis, treat upper respiratory tract infections, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, acute and chronic pyelonephritis, enteritis, dysentery, filariasis; used externally to treat burns, cellulitis, mastitis, furuncle, erysipelas, paddy field dermatitis, skin eczema, tinea pedis, and skin disinfection.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian (0.5-1 liang for fresh product). Avoid excessive dosage when taken internally. For external use, appropriate amount can be decocted in water for external washing.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Above we introduced Eucalyptus globulus and its characteristics. We can know that Eucalyptus globulus has very good efficacy and functions, and has played a therapeutic and auxiliary therapeutic role in many diseases. I hope this will be helpful to everyone’s health.