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Eucalyptus Leaves

Technical Name : Eucalyptus globulus
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Eucalyptus leaves impart pungent flavors that are bitter and warm that finish with a cooling sensation.

Usage Tips

  1. Eucalyptus leaves can be boiled and used to make tea, but no more than two or three leaves are recommended to be used.
  2. Store them in a cool, dark place.

Common names and forms

  1. Organic Eucalyptus Leaf

Description

Eucalyptus Leaves are slender, long, oval in shape, and taper to a point. The surface of the Eucalyptus leaves is leathery, waxy, and has a grey to bluish-green hue. They grow in an alternate pattern facing downwards and are covered in oil glands. They are intensely aromatic with a mix of menthol, citrus, and pine. They are found throughout the year. They are native to Australia and Tasmania. Today they are cultivated in India, China, Africa, Australia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Health benefits

  • Eucalyptus leaves contain eucalyptol, or cineole, which helps to reduce cough and phlegm.(1)
  • They also contain flavonoids and tannins, which helps to reduce inflammation.(2)

Selection Guide

Choose those leaves that feel pliable, not brittle.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Eucalyptus_Leaves_13238.php

(2) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266580.php

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