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This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture and syrup. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Eucalyptus leaf for 'Catarrhs of the respiratory tract.' 'Contraindications: Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and the bile ducts; serious liver diseases. Eucalyptus preparations should not be applied to the face, especially the nose, of babies and very young children. Side Effects: In rare cases, after taking eucalyptus preparations nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur. Note: Eucalyptus oil induces the enzyme system of the liver involved in the detoxification process. Therefore, the effects of other drugs can be weakened and/or shortened.' 'Dosage: Internal: Average daily dosage: 4 - 6 g of leaf; equivalent preparations. Tincture (according to Erg. B. 6): Daily dosage 3 - 9 g. Mode of Administration: Chopped leaf for infusions and other galenical preparations for internal and external application. 'Actions: Secretomotory: Expectorant; Weakly antispasmodic.' Eucalyptus leaves are, of course, koala food, the arboreal symbol of Australia, but can now be found in subtropical regions throughout the world. Eucalyptus was also known as Australian fever tree, a reference to its ancient Native Australian usage. The medicinal properties of Eucalyptus reside in its oil, which is extracted from the fresh leaves and branch tips, and is found in the dried leaves. It acts as a decongestant, loosens phlegm, and relieves spasms. Eucalyptus leaves are therefore useful, as a tea or decoction, for bronchitis, cough and colds. Eucalyptus has been shown to be powerfully bacteriocidal in the laboratory. Like the similar soothing agents menthol and camphor, Eucalyptus is found in several familiar over-the-counter remedies, including Listerine Antiseptic Mouthrinse, Mentholatum Cherry Chest Rub, and Vicks VapoRub. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Stimulant, antiseptic, aromatic.' 'The medicinal Eucalyptus Oil is probably the most powerful antiseptic of its class, especially when it is old, as ozone is formed in it on exposure to the air. It has decided disinfectant action, destroying the lower forms of life. Internally, it has the typical actions of a volatile oil in a marked degree.' 'Eucalyptus Oil is used as a stimulant and antiseptic gargle. Locally applied, it impairs sensibility. It increases cardiac action.' 'Its antiseptic properties confer some antimalarial action, though it cannot take theplace of Cinchona.' 'An emulsion made by shaking up equal parts of the oil and powdered gum-arabic with water has been used as a urethral injection, and has also been given internally in drachm doses in pulmonary tuberculosis and other microbic diseases of the lungs and bronchitis.' 'In croup and spasmodic throat troubles, the oil may be fre
Manufacturer: Frontier Natural Brands Bulk Herbs SKU: 21598 Category: Bulk Herbs-Kidney/Urinary Tract
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