Our nervous system, which plays a crucial role in regulating our body's responses to stress, can become overwhelmed and depleted. However, nature provides us with an incredible arsenal of healing tools, including nervine adaptogens.
Parsley is a well-known herb that is commonly used in cooking. However, it is also a powerful natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions, including UTIs. Parsley contains a variety of nutrients and compounds that have been shown to be effective in treating UTIs and promoting overall urinary tract health.
Lemon Verbena a medicinal and culinary favoured and used herb. The strong scent and flavour of lemon makes it a winner. Medicinally it is a gem of a plant and the main body system it works on, is the digestive system. It is a shrub well worth having in your home herb garden.
Eucalyptus leaves are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-viral. They have pain killing properties, are anti-microbial, reduces anxiety and can assist in helping to reduce blood pressure. It increases ceramide production in the skin, which increase moisture content to counteract dry skin.
So can Eucalyptus leaves be toxic? YES they can be. Do not take the essential oil internally or eat the fresh leaves. Rather prepare the leaves in ways mentioned above.
So if you can, go ahead and pick yourselves a bunch of Eucalyptus leaves, and have some fun with them.