Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus essential oil is a stimulating antiseptic and antibacterial agent. It has a distinctive, stimulating smell that clears the head and has been used in traditional cough and cold remedies for decades.
Eucalyptus oil has a comprehensive range of medicinal uses from treating colds and coughs to nourishing the hair and skin.
Because it contains high amounts of eucalyptol or 1,8-cineole, eucalyptus oil is very effective in treating colds, flu, and congestion.
According to research, 1,8-cineole has excellent antimicrobial effects that work against many types of bacteria, virus, and fungi. The same study also states that it has excellent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, spasmolytic and antioxidant effects.
Extraction: Eucalyptus essential oil is steam distilled from the twigs and laves of the Blue Gum Eucalyptus Tree, in latin Eucalyptus globulus.
FOR COUGHS:
Inhalation: You can inhale the oil by following the instructions for congestion above.
Topical Application: You can make your own topical rub using eucalyptus oil, peppermint essential oil and a carrier oil like olive or coconut oil
FOR COLD SORES:
Combine a drop of eucalyptus essential oil, a drop of tea tree essential oil and 3 drops of coconut oil or another suitable carrier oil. Mix well and apply it to your cold sore with a cotton swab several times a day. This will bring relief and get rid of your cold sore.
ARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN:
Make your own topical massage rub with eucalyptus oil combined with peppermint essential oil and a carrier oil.
MUSCLE PAIN:
Massage: Combine a few drops of eucalyptus oil with an equal amount of peppermint oil and a good quality carrier oil. Simply massage the finished oil into your sore muscles two or three times each day.
Bath Soak: Add 10 to 20 drops of your oil to a very hot bath, jump in and let the oils absorb into your body.
You can also use Eucalyptus essential oil to ease stress and anxiety, to help your ashtma, to boost your immune system, to improve skin and nail fungus infections or nourish your hair...
CAUTIONS:
Never ingest eucalyptus essential oil and take care not to swallow any when using it as an ingredient for an oral wash.
Dilute your eucalyptus oil in a suitable carrier oil before applying it to your skin. Even after diluting the oil, you should perform a patch test on a discrete area of skin to make sure you are not allergic to it.
Eucalyptus essential oil may interact with diabetic and blood pressure medications. Make sure you speak to your doctor if you are concerned about any condition you may have before using Eucalyptus essential oil.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should speak with their health care expert before using eucalyptus essential oil.
CAUTIONS:
Never ingest eucalyptus essential oil and take care not to swallow any when using it as an ingredient for an oral wash.
Dilute your eucalyptus oil in a suitable carrier oil before applying it to your skin. Even after diluting the oil, you should perform a patch test on a discrete area of skin to make sure you are not allergic to it.
Eucalyptus essential oil may interact with diabetic and blood pressure medications. Make sure you speak to your doctor if you are concerned about any condition you may have before using Eucalyptus essential oil.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should speak with their health care expert before using eucalyptus essential oil.
This essential oil has been sourced from a supplier approved by the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme, the internationally recognisable gold standard for cruelty free products.