Roadmap: Eucalyptus tea make from your own garden
De eucalyptus was originally only found in Australia, but today it is also extremely popular in our regions. And not only as a decorative houseplant, but also in many gardens, it is now a very valuable Mediterranean gray-blue ornamental shrub. The eucalyptus leaves are not only very beautiful, but also very rich in essential oils, which makes it useful for many physical ailments. What you can also use eucalyptus for is fresh tea!
That's why we made a step-by-step plan, how you your own tea can make from fresh eucalyptus to leaf through.
Table of contents
Step 1: Disinfect the blade or pruning shears
By removing part of the eucalyptus plant a wound is created on your plant, as it were. When you disinfect a pruning shears or knife, the chance that bacteria will get into the wound is much less and there is less chance of rot and other misery.
Step 2: Cut or trim the crowded leaves from the eucalyptus bush
Step 3: Let the eucalyptus leaves dry for 1 or 2 days in the sun or in daylight
Step 4: Pick the leaves from your eucalyptus stems and cut the leaves into small pieces
Step 5: Rinse the eucalyptus leaves with water, this is easiest with a small sieve
Step 6: Put the eucalyptus leaves in a tea glass
If you have a tea egg, you can also use it. This prevents loose leaves in your glass. Let it soak in the water for a few minutes
Step 7: Drink no more than 4 cups a day, this is approximately equal to 1ltr
Step 8: Enjoy a very tasty eucalyptus tea from your own garden
Hint, you can the tea then also let it cool down, it tastes wonderfully refreshing cold.
What can you drink/use eucalyptus tea for?
Helps with illnesses
The ingredient eucalyptol has an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect, and also helps against headaches, a stuffy nose and a cough. It can therefore help with a cold, sinusitis, bronchitis, but also with sore throat, bladder infection, fungal infection, fever and flu. In addition, it reduces the symptoms of asthma.
Good for dry skin
Many hair and skin products contain eucalyptus extract, as it is said to stimulate the production of ceramides in the skin, a type of fatty acid responsible for maintaining moisture levels in the skin. Those who suffer from dry skin or dandruff often have a deficiency of ceramides, which causes itching and irritation.
Works painkillers and relaxing
Eucalyptus contains many anti-inflammatory compounds, such as cineole and limonene, which can act as pain relievers. If you inhale the oil for thirty minutes, you will also see the blood pressure drop and feel anxiety and stress ebbing away.
Good for your teeth
Eucalyptus leaves contain high amounts of ethanol and macrocarpal C – a type of polyphenol. These compounds are associated with bacteria that can cause cavities and gum disease. A study previously showed that those who chewed gum with eucalyptus extract for five minutes every day had significantly less problems with gum bleeding, inflammation and plaque.
