College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Eucalyptus Essential Oil Essential Oil (Eucalyptus globulus)

Aromatic, dispersing, antimicrobial, stimulating.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Eucalyptus has been diffused in sick rooms to support the respiratory system and kill viruses, fungi and infectious diseases. Its aromatic influences may help promote feelings of health and well being, as well as protect against airborne disease when diffused in the office or at home.
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Metabolic Nature of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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Other

Aromatic

STRONG AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Diaphoretic

STRONG DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Antifungal

STRONG ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

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Antimicrobial

STRONG ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Antipyretic

STRONG ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Eucalyptus Essential Oil

  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Nervine, Antifungal, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Warms-chest

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Expectorant, Wakes-you-up, Antimicrobial, Refreshing, Warms-chest, Analgesic

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Antimicrobial, Refreshing, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Expectorant

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Nervine, Antifungal, Decongestant, Vasodilator

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Warms-chest

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Analgesic

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Decongestant, Vasodilator

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  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Analgesic, Decongestant, Vasodilator

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Antibacterial, Decongestant, Nervine, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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  • Mint

    Mint has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Nervine, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Refreshing, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Decongestant, Warms-chest, Antibacterial, Nervine

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Eucalyptus Essential Oil

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Nervine, Antibacterial, Refreshing, Antifungal, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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  • Nasya Oil

    Nasya Oil has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Wakes-you-up, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Expectorant, Nervine

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Analgesic, Warms-chest, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Nervine, Refreshing

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Nervine, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Decongestant

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  • Yarrow

    Yarrow has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Analgesic

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  • Sinus Rinse

    Sinus Rinse has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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  • Lobelia

    Lobelia has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Nervine, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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  • Calendula, Marigold

    Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Antimicrobial

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  • Echinacea

    Echinacea has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Analgesic

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Eucalyptus Essential Oil may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Eucalyptus Essential Oil may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Eucalyptus Essential Oil. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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