Eucalyptus/Nilgiri - Health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

 

 Eucalyptus/Nilgiri


Eucalyptus is an evergreen, tall tree, or shrub, belonging to Myrtaceae family. The genus Eucalyptus contains about 700 species; among them, more than 300 contain volatile oils in their leaves. Essential oils of various eucalyptus species are used in the pharmaceutical, toiletries, cosm........................read more

It shows antimicrobial, antiseptic, antioxidant, chemotherapeutic, respiratory and gastrointestinal disorder treatment, wound healing, and insecticidal/insect repellent, herbicidal, acaricidal, nematicidal

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Phytochemical constituents

Eucalyptus oil contains α-pinene and 1,8-cineole and acts as an antioxidant, with strong radical scavenging activity

Gas chromatography revealed that the major constituents were 1,8-cineole (80.5%), limonene (6.5%), α-pinene (5%), and γ-terpinene (2.9%) 

The strong antimicrobial activity may be directly associated with their major compounds in the oil (such as 1,8-cineole and α-pinene) or with the synergy between the major and minor constituents

The essential oil of stems contained 84.0% of terpene derivatives (65.5% and 18.5% monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, respectively). 

Chemical constituents in the fruits of Eucalyptus globules:Fifteen compounds were obtained and identified as beta-sit........................read more



Properties and Benefits




Uses, Remedies, Benefits and Application

1. Steam inhaled with eucalyptus oil helps to get relief from nasal congestion during cold, diseases of the lungs, cough.


2. Eucalyptus oil along with a carrier oil like coconut oil is beneficial to manage acne. It inhibits the activity of acne-causing bacteria due to its antibacterial property. 


3. eucalyptus oil is used in ayurvedic pain balms and oils to treat joint pain, muscle pain, headache. The oil is also used as nasal drops for nasal decongestion during cold and cough. Also used in gels and pain relief oils.


4. 1-3 ml of eucalyptus oil is added to warm water and mouth gargling is carried. If necessary, slight rock salt and turmeric powder can also be added. This subsides recurrent complaint of sore throat, tonsillitis, throat irritation, pharyngitis etc.

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5. Eucalyptus oil is also used as a fragrance component to impart a fresh and clean aroma in soaps, detergents, lotions, and perfumes.


6. Eucalyptus oil (2-3 drops) along with little camphor can also be added in warm bath water to help fight against certain skin infections.

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7. One piece (20-30 grams) of the fresh bark is made into decoction (30 grams + 300 ml water, boil and reduce to 150 ml, filter). This decoction is used to wash the wounds. This relieves itching and pacifies swelling.


8. Eucalyptus oil along with coconut oil helps in quick healing of wound and reduce inflammation, due to its healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

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9. Eucalyptus oil, as a stimulant, helps removes exhaustion and mental sluggishness thus, rejuvenating the spirits of people feeling sick. It is also effective in the treatment of stress and other mental disorders.


10. Fresh Nilgiri leaves fine paste along with little water is made; This is appl........................read more



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Reference 

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