EUCALIPTO (Eucalyptus)POWDER PERU

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Main properties of eucalyptus

The use of eucalyptus as a medicinal plant is relatively recent, dating from the eighteenth century. Mainly, it is recommended for those diseases that affect the respiratory tract such as, among others, influenza, asthma or colds.

For medicinal applications has this tree are used mainly leaves globulus species, by having three important properties: they are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and expectorant.

For the first, to reduce inflammation, facilitates breathing.

Regarding its antimicrobial capacity, use is achieved mainly kill those germs and bacteria-organisms that are causing infections in the respiratory tract such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tracheitis and colds.

Finally, its expectorant properties derived from eucalyptus leaves. They are very fragrant and rich in an essential oil whose main component is eucalyptol. This component is a potent mucolytic fluidifying pulmonary secretions and facilitate the ejection thereof. In turn, it is antitussive and an inhibitor of bronchial irritation, so its application is recommended in diseases such as acute and chronic bronchitis.

Another lesser-known properties of eucalyptus is to be hypoglycemic, ie reduces blood sugar levels, so sometimes and under medical supervision, it is used as an adjunct in the treatment antidiabetic.