Eucalyptus

Also called: Eucalyptus globulus

Profile

TCM Categories

• Release the Exterior & Warming
• Clear Summer Heat (Eucalyptus citriodora)
• Resolve Phlegm (Eucalyptus polybractea, cold phlegm)
• Metal Excess

Functions

• Release the exterior of Wind Cold
• Expel damp phlegm (thin-mucous discharge) and drain dampness

Indications

• Wind-Cold with chills & fever, headaches, body aches and pain, no sweat (LI-4, LU-7, ST-36, BL-12, GB-20, BL-13)

Topical Applications

• Apply Eucalyptus smithii directly as the base oil for chest rubs for Hot Phlegm.
• Note that Eucalyptus is eliminated via the respiratory tract.

Other Applications

• Diffuse with Lavender for respiratory infections and headaches.
• Apply 1-2 drops of Eucalyptus radiata to ear canal for ear pain.

Specific Protocols

• Eucalyptus should serve as the principal oil for exogenous conditions, combining with other oils depending on Wind-Heat, Wind-Cold, Wind­ Damp, Summer Heat. Keep in mind that due to its strong aroma - it will dominate a blend (you can decrease its% to avoid this).
• Wind-Heat: 10% dilution of Eucalyptus· citriodora (50%), Lavender (30%), and Peppermint (20%)
• Wind-Cold: 10% dilution of Eucalyptus globulus (50%), Terebinth (20%), and Rosemary (30%)
• Wind-Heat (ENT): 10% dilution of Eucalyptus radiata (50%), Thyme Linalool (30%), and Lavender (20%).
• Summer Heat: 10% dilution of Eucalyptus citriodora (50%), Patchouli (30%), and Cardamom (20%).

Actions

• Antiviral
• Antibacterial
• Antifungal
• Decongestant
• Antipyretic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Diuretic

Contraindications & Cautions

Notes

• Release the Exterior & Cooling (Eucalyptus citridora, Eucalyptus radiata)
• Clear Heat & Dry Dampness (Eucalyptus citriodora, Upper Heater)
• Josephine Spilka – number one oil for letting go, helping someone peel away the layers of whatever they are going through
• - For acute grief
• Used as a broad-spectrum antibiotic; diffuse for fever q 30 - 120 min
• Eucalyptus globulus is warmer and harsher than the eucalyptus'
• Good for thin white sticky mucus (globulus)
• Good for peeling away the layers (globulus)
• Cold phlegm in the lungs, sinuses (polybractea)
• All eucalyptus are:
• Top to mid note
• LU, ST
• Front line for wind invasion
• Broad spectrum
• Resolve phlegm
• For acute grief
• E. Radiata
• The most useful overall
• Cooling
• Strong antiviral
• ENT
• E. Polybractea
• Warming
• For cold phlegm stasis, lumps, fibroids, cysts
• No for children
• E. citriodora
• Cold
• Strong to clear heat
• For profuse hot phlegm
• Chickenpox, hot Bi
• E. globulus
• Gently warming
• Thin white mucus
• Harsher than other Eucalyptus
• Helps letting go

Additional Comments

• Eucalyptus citriodora
• For exogenous conditions due to Wind-Heat and hot-phlegm, including hypertension.
• Clear heat, dry damp, upper jiao
• Cooling
• For wind heat manifesting in the chest and lungs
• Clears a lot of heat
• Good for profuse hot phlegm
• For chickenpox, swollen joints
• Eucalyptus radiata
• A favorite Eucalyptus
• More appropriate for cooling ENT conditions
• OK for children
• Strong antiviral
• Strong affinity for the face (sinuses, nose, ears, sore throat, red eyes
• A good oil for someone with unrealistically high expectations
• Eucalyptus polybractea cuminol / cineol
• This species has two chemotypes: cuminol (also known as cineol) and cryptone.
• The cuminol type (sometimes called "cineol type") is specific for sinus and bronchial congestion.
• The cryptone type treats genitourinary problems, including chlamydia and condyloma virus, cystitis, cervical dysplasia, and uterine and prostate infections. Some success has been reported with uterine fibroids.
• Warm
• Useful for cold phlegm in the Lungs and sinus region
• Good for accumulated, chronic cold phlegm, ENT and GU issues (as lower abdominal rub)
• Strongest of the Eucalyptus' to break up masses
• Has hormone regulating actions
• Eucalyptus
• Dives is a strong mucolytic and can be used as a chest rub, but it contains ketones
• Not Used During Pregnancy or By Pre-Pubescent Children