Eucalyptus globulus

(Eucalyptus globulus), myrtaceae family. Leaves containing essential oil (0.7-2%) of complex composition: cineol (58-80%), pinene, eucalyptol: tannins, bitterness, resins, terpene compounds, aldehydes, ketones, free and esterified alcohols and carbonyl compounds, are used. The leaves also contain: macroelements K, Ca, Mg, Fe, microelements Mn, Cu, Zn, Co, Cr, Al, Mo, Ni, Ba, Sr, Pb, Se, B. They have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and expectorative effect, able to reduce the appetite. They are active against gram-positive, gram-negative microorganisms, have deleterious effect on fungi and protozoa. Plant infusion, decoction and oil are used for treatment of nasopharyngeal inflammatory diseases in the form of inhalation and rinsing. Freshly prepared infusion is widely used as an expectorative and anti-inflammatory agent for acute bronchitis, pulmonary fever and cough. It is included into the composition of beverage “Viva Fit” herbal tea”.