Eucalyptus tree is native to Australia and serves as the main food for koalas.
-The eucalyptus oil was used in traditional medicines to heal wounds and fungal infections.
-Teas made of eucalyptus leaves were also used to reduce fevers. Eucalyptus soon spread to other traditional medicine systems, including Chinese, Indian(Ayurvedic), and Greek and European.
-It is useful to treat coughs and the common cold.
-As a Home Remedy: Take some eucalyptus and mint leaves and boil them in water and inhale its vapors. It will help you in curing your cough.
-If you have a sore throat every day. Boil a cup of water with 3 eucalyptus leaves and add 1 tsp honey and half lemon juice. Drink this everyday
before you sleep. This is simple and effective method to cure sore throat.
-A few drops of eucalyptus oil to the bath water can relieve you from a runny nose.