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Eucalyptus Dried Leave Stem Herbs Cut
Tie a bundle of eucalyptus stems together with string or use a rubber band and hang them from the ceiling in a dark, dry room. Do not use a room that is warm or humid. After two to three weeks, cut the stems down. Air-drying causes the plant to brown and the leaves will be dry and brittle.
To preserve eucalyptus, mix a solution of one part glycerin with two parts water. Heat the mixture to boiling or near-boiling. Once your glycerin and water solution is ready, pour the mixture into a stable, wide-bottomed vase. Place the eucalyptus branches in the vase with the cut end of the stem in the liquid.
Another method for relieving congestion and other respiratory problems involves boiling eucalyptus leaves in a tightly covered pot filled with water then remove the pot from heat to inhale the vapors. The plant’s oil can be mixed with warm water to create a mouth rinse that helps alleviate sore throats.
An antiseptic bath can help relieve congestion, asthma and breathing problems; simply hang a mesh bag filled with eucalyptus leaves under the hot faucet while you run your bath. Boiling the leaves in a pot of water and then inhaling the vapors has a similar effect.
