Eucalyptus globulus is flowering tree native to Australia and reported medical uses include the treatment of respiratory illnesses
as well as being applied topically as an antiseptic for burns, cuts and insect bites.
Its use as a cleansing agent comes from its antimicrobial properties.
Eucalyptus has a high content of flavonoids and tannins and is
particularly potent in eucalyptol which is responsible for its antibacterial and antifungal efficacies.
Today, the oil from Eucalyptus is used as an anti-inflammatory due to its action of releasing
inflammatory cytokines by induced macrophage activation.