Eucalyptus Leaf - 450 mg -100 Capsules, ZIN: 511291-

Natural Expectorant and Cleanser Can be useful for Lung Complaints! - Native to Australia and now grown in many parts of the world, the eucalyptus tree is abundant in California and around the Mediterranean. The essential oil - strong, but pleasant-smelling - is drawn from the leaves. - Potential Health Benefits - When it's inhaled, eucalyptus clears the lungs of mucous. It's used externally in ointments to ease bone complaints by improving local circulation. - Scientific Evidence - The dried mature leaf from older trees contains essential oil, "which consists mainly of 1.8-cineol and tannins," according to Commission E. Oil is obtained by steam distillation of fresh leaves and branch tips and contains at least 70 percent of 1.8-cineol. In its various forms, eucalyptus is an exceptionally good decongestant. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves eucalyptus to help support coughs and colds. In his book Plants That Heal, Joel L. Swerdlow, Ph.D., refers to studies, which he doesn't name, th