Eucalyptus is a traditional healing herb and can be used to cleanse and balance a person, place, and/or space. The herb is also used for protection from illness, especially colds, as well as evil. Burning incense with eucalyptus leaves and pods is especially useful in healing works.
Scientific Name - Eucalyptus spp. globulus
Other Common Names - Gum tree, Eucalipto
Origin - Said to be native to Australia and Tasmania
Magical Powers - Cleansing, Healing, and Protection
Used in Making - Bath, Conditioning Oil, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Incense, Tea
Planet - Moon
Element - Water
Energy Archetype - Feminine
Parts Used - Leafs and Root
Medicinal Uses - Eucalyptus is an effective local painkiller and has antiviral and immune stimulating properties, decongestant and cold reliever, alleviates inflammation, helpful for muscular pains, aches, and rheumatism. Used to reduce fevers, treat skin infections, blisters, and shingles, and ease the pain of burns. Useful at repelling insects and reducing the pain of insect bites.
The owners of Wildheart Botanica are not licensed physicians. Please see your personal practitioner before using any product.
CAUTION - Do not use Eucalyptus if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep away from children and pets. Don’t use Eucalyptus oil if you are on medication for or in treatment for lower blood sugar.