Eucalyptus Leaf C/S 4 oz Dried Herb/botanical

Although eucalyptus oil has been used orally to treat some conditions, the oil is toxic when taken by mouth and must be diluted. You should not take eucalyptus oil by mouth unless your doctor tells you to.
Eucalyptus is used in many medicines to treat coughs and the common cold. It can be found in many lozenges, cough syrups, rubs, and vapor baths throughout the United States and Europe. Herbalists often recommend using fresh leaves in teas and gargles to soothe sore throats and treat bronchitis and sinusitis.
Ointments containing eucalyptus are also applied to the nose and chest to relieve congestion. Eucalyptus oil helps loosen phlegm, so many people inhale eucalyptus steam to help treat bronchitis, coughs, and the flu.
On the skin, eucalyptus oil has been used to treat arthritis, boils, sores and wounds. The oil is also used in some insect repellents, and one study found that an oil of lemon eucalyptus product may also keep ticks away.