Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database | |
Eucalyptus |
| Botanical Name |
Eucalyptus globulus |
| System Affected |
sinuses, throat, antiseptic, skin ulcers, fevers |
| Properties |
sinus infection, bad breath inhaled for sore throat, bacterial lung infections, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, TB colds stimulant antseptic, antiviral local application for ulcers & cancerous growths fevers, muscular spasms eliminates offensive odors (like from sores, open wounds) croup & spasmodic throat troubles (internal & external use) External: pain (best used with lavender and peppermint) |
| Description |
tree bark, leaves |
| Origin |
the tree |
| Notes |
can be inhaled or imbibed as a tea (from leaves) |
| Toxicity |
(internal use)indegestion, nausa, diarrhea |
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Peppermint |
| Botanical Name |
Mentha piperita |
| System Affected |
colds, fever, stomach, burns, poison oak, sinus, pain |
| Properties |
colds, flu, fever, emphysema, sinusitis stomache ache, flatulence, heartburn, morning sickness, nausea poison oak, burns, scabies navel, hives gall & kidney stones antioxidant, diseases associated with aging gingivitis, tooth decay, bad breath backache, earache, headache (rub on temples), pain |
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| Notes |
Also used as a flavoring |
| Toxicity |
none |
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