Plant profile · Australia
Eucalyptus
An Australian tree whose leaves are steamed for the chest. The aroma is the famous part. The essential oil is much stronger than a leaf in hot water.
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Benefits and traditional uses
- Traditional steam for congested breathing
- Aromatic leaf
- Fast-growing tree in the right climate
Aboriginal Australian uses of eucalyptus are older than the global cough-drop industry. Later pharmacy turned the oil into a chest-rub staple.
Precautions
- Essential oil can be toxic if swallowed.
- Keep eucalyptus oil away from the faces of infants.
Prepare
Fresh or dried leaf as steam inhalation. Essential oil is concentrated; do not swallow it, and keep it away from young children.
Dosage
Dosage is not provided in this prototype. A later sourced record can sit here. Do not treat any number on this site as a prescription.
Grow
Sun, space, and a climate that forgives a thirsty tree. Not a small-pot plant for long.
Australian tree · Aromatic leaf · Oil is potent
Cultural context
Character-led stories and cultural notes will live here once Maria’s research pass is in. Region on this card: Australia.
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