Doctor Mindell's Herb of the Month!

EUCALYPTUS

This will be an ongoing series for the next few months.

This herb is also an essential oil. It penetrates the mucous membrane and promotes drainage. Therefore it is very helpful for relieving symptoms of the common cold and or sinusitis, which is inflammation of your sinuses. The oil has antimicrobial properties as well as being able to inhibit viruses and bacteria.

Some of my most tender moments with my father was going to a steam bath where they would use eucalyptus leaves. Your sinuses, nasal passage. lungs etc would feel so wonderful after one of these eucalyptus steam baths.

5 to 10 drops of the oil can be placed in a large bowl. One or two cups of steaming hot water or a towel with the same amount of drops can be taken into the steam bath. Make sure you close your eyes as the oil can be irritating. Breathe in the steam for 5 to 10 minutes and enjoy the results.