what do u do with them? what can you use them in? with what foods?
2006-08-20 09:30:10 · 9 answers · asked by allgiggles1984 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I wouldn't cook with eucaliptus leaves, they are of medicinal use though and any aromotherapy book, reflexology book, homeopathetic medicines book, etc will sing the praises of Eucaliptus. I use it as an essential oil with the addition of tea tree in foot spas, this freshens the feet and prohibits the development of athletes foot and other fungis problems for people.
It can also be used in very small quantities in bathing water to ease aches and pains.
The best answer here is Auntiem115.
Good luck in your search for eucaliptus as a cooking ingredient.
2006-08-20 10:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by Nosey parker 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Aborigines—native Australians—used the leaves of eucalyptus to help heal wounds and reduce fevers. They also knew that if they were stuck without water in the desert area of Australia known as the Outback, they could dig up some eucalyptus roots, which are filled with water, to have a drink.
Eucalyptus leaves and the oil they produce kill bacteria, and ease breathing difficulties in people with croup, asthma, and bronchitis. It is also used externally for chest congestion, to ease aches and pains, and as a deodorant. If you've ever used Vicks VapoRub, then you probably remember the cool yet burning sensation that the balm left on your skin, and the way the minty, spicy smell cleared your sinuses to help you breathe. That's how eucalyptus essential oil works.
Eucalyptus is added to perfume, soap, and some foods and drinks. Its also used as an insect repellent and is added to wax candles and insect sprays. If you have dust mite allergies, you might want to consider adding a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to your washer the next time you do laundry. Recent research suggests that this greatly reduces the numbers of dust mites, and that will help you breathe easier.
If you have cockroaches in your home, try putting a couple drops of eucalyptus essential oil on a few rags and leaving them overnight in your cupboards (be careful not to let the rags touch food or dishes). But remember that eucalyptus oil is highly toxic to humans and should be used with care. If you have children, make sure you store essential oils well out of their reach.
2006-08-20 09:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by Auntiem115 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may boil them to produce the odor and you may use them to help you breath if you're with a flu. I wouldn't eat or smoke a eucaliptus leave.
2006-08-20 09:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by virgilio costa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt think you could eat them....You could keep them and feed the Koala Bears in the Zoo!
2006-08-20 09:37:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eucaliptus leave are mainly used for colds(menthol) they use them in vapor rubs etc a dont think ur alowed 2 eat them
2006-08-20 14:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're poisonous, leave them for the koalas.
2006-08-20 09:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by Laura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give them to koala bears they cant get enough of them lol.
2006-08-20 09:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by Spook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY'RE NOT POISONOUS BUT HEY DON’T TASTE GOOD THEY WILL RUIN ANY FOOD THEY'RE NOT MADE FOR US HUMANS.
2006-08-20 09:39:14 · answer #8 · answered by Alex S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure they can be eaten? I wouldn't.
2006-08-20 09:34:29 · answer #9 · answered by angieasee64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋