Aromatic EUCALYPTUS LEAF WATER 

General Information about Eucalyptus Leaf 

It is one of the tallest trees in the world and it is an evergreen tree. Its leaves can be gathered either winter or summer and used after dehydrating and drying them. However, due to its high essential oil content, it is recommended to collect them between the months of May and September. In our country, the eucalyptus plant is mostly grown in Tarsus, Mersin, Adana and Antalya. 

Since it is a plant, which consumes abundant amounts of water, it has been used for draining the swamps. It is widely used for building ships due to its high water resistance. 

Eucalyptus Leaf can be found in the ingredients lists of various medications because of its high content of volatile oils, minerals and vitamins. It has tannin, resin, bitter substance and the volatile oil known as eucalyptol flavone glycoside. It has a high content of essential oils. In recent studies, its contribution to oral care and dental care has been frequently emphasized due to its high content of 1,8- cineole chemical compound. 

Benefits of Eucalyptus Leaf 

1. It can have a soothing and a healing effect against complaints of such as flu, cold, coughing, bronchitis and shortness of breath.

2. Since it can speed up the blood flow, it can contribute to heart health by reducing the risk of swells and inflammation in the blood vessels.

3. It can help to drain off mucus membrane in the nose canals if used as nose wash for the runny nose and nasal congestion complaints

4.  It can provide an anti-bacterial contribution to upper respiratory infections. It can maintain a positive effect for oral care, especially against the bacteria which cause tooth decay.

5. It can relieve mental strain and fatigue with its naturally soothing and sedative effect for the common complaints such as fatigue and chronic stress.

6. It can soothe the chest by removing phlegm and occlusion which have been formed at airways with its expectorant effect.

7. It supports the immune system against various bacterial infections and illnesses by creating a natural booster effect.

8. It can prevent fungal infections and skin rashes with its anti-inflammatory effect

9. It helps for eliminating halitosis and foul breath.

10. It helps cleaning urethra and ascarids with the flavone glycosides in its content and its antiseptic effect.

11. Since it can help to lower blood glucose levels, it can be used for diabetic patients under doctor supervision.

12. It has soothing and calming effect against rheumatism and chronic muscles aches. 

Use:

For adults, fill the water glass up to the one third of the glass with eucalyptus juice and fill the rest with water or juice. It is recommended to drink this 3 times a day, after the meals. 

Areas of Use:

It can be used as a flavor and a sweetener for various types of salads, vegetable dishes, fruit & chocolate cocktails and cold drinks. Aksuvital Eucalyptus Leaf Juice can easily be used for the food such as above mentioned. 

Phytochemical Structure

Phytochemicals: Alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, caffeic acid, carvone, chlorogenic acid, ellagic acid, ferulic acid , gallic acid, gentisic acid,  hyperoside , 1,8–cineole, quercetin , quercitrin, rutin, phrotocatechuic acid , p-cymene. 

WARNING:

It should not be used more than the recommended amount. For people who use medication for the diabetics, and mothers, who are going though a pregnancy, must use it under  doctor supervision