* Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees (and a few shrubs) in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae . Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia . * Eucalyptus has long been used as an antiseptic and decongestant. From the aborigines of Australia, eucalyptus is known around the world for its soothing and healing properties. Eucalyptus warms and dries, which makes it an effective treatments for respiratory problems. It works as an anti-inflammatory and revives the tired mind. Eucalyptus is good stuff. Google away my friends, you'll be hard pressed to find anything negative said about it. Until now. I was sitting on the living room floor having a perfectly wonderful conversation with my sister. When the faint smell of eucalyptus slowly crept into the room. (my niece had eucalyptus incenses burning in the kitchen.) Okay, that's nice. However, with each word the smell got stronger and stronger until my head felt twice it's norm...