Eucalyptus Tea Benefits have been recognized by generations as being particularly effective in acting on the nerve receptors of the nose that causes de-clogging and the release of mucus. The anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties of eucalyptus have been widely utilized in the form of teas, oils, steams and aromatherapy to combat a host of ailments and disorders.

The eucalyptus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the myrtaceae family. Eucalyptus can be naturally found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is also cultivated in the Americas, England, Africa, the Middle East, China and South Asia.

Eucalyptus oil must NOT be taken orally. Eucalyptus tea can be made by taking a single eucalyptus leaf and chopping it into fine bits. Then place the bits into a tall cup of hot water and let it stand for about 5 minutes.

The following are the health benefits attributed to eucalyptus tea:

• When inhaled, the steam from the eucalyptus tea can help alleviate chest infections and a host of respiratory and pulmonary ailments like colds, emphysema, whooping cough and asthma.

• Eucalyptus tea (or essential oil combined with water), when gargled, can help fight throat infections and used as a general antiseptic mouthwash.

• Eucalyptus tea, when rubbed in the chest area, may help relieve bronchitis, asthma and colds.

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