Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Description

Eucalyptus essential oil is made from leaves of selected eucalyptus tree species. The trees belong to the plant family Myrtaceae, which is native to Australia, Tasmania and nearby islands. There are more than 500 eucalypti species, but essential oils of Eucalyptus salicifolia and Eucalyptus globulus (which is also called fever tree or gum tree) are retrieved for their medicinal properties.

The Greek word “Eucalyptus” means “well covered”, since its flowers are well hidden with a membrane in the shape of a vessel, which is shed as the flower grows.

Eucalyptus essential oil has many treasures hidden within it. Some of the properties of Eucalyptus essential oil are:

– It may act as an antiseptic.

– It might be used as a flavouring agent.

– It may act as a diuretic.

– It may be used as an antimicrobial.

– It may be used as an expectorant.

– It may be used as an anti-spasmodic.

EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS

Improve respiratory conditions
Relieve cough
Improve seasonal allergies
Fight infections
Reduce pain and inflammation
Alleviate headaches
Aid wound care
Improve earaches
Boost mental clarity
Repel rats

USES & APPLICATIONS

1. Disinfect Your Home — Add 20 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to a spray bottle filled with water and use it to clean the surfaces of your home or diffuse 5 drops at home to kill germs.

2. Stop Mold Growth — Add 5 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to your vacuum cleaner or surface cleaner to inhibit the growth of mold in your home.

3. Repel Rats — Add 20 drops of Eucalyptus oil to a spray bottle filled with water and spray areas that are prone to rats, such as small openings in your home or near your pantry. Just be cautious if you have cats, as eucalyptus can be irritating to them.

4. Improve Seasonal Allergies — Diffuse 5 drops of Eucalyptus at home or work, or apply 2–3 drops topically to your temples and chest.

5. Relieve Cough — Make your own homemade Vapor Rub by combining Eucalyptus essential and your favourite carrier oil and rubing into the skin, or apply 2–3 drops of eucalyptus to your chest and back of neck.

6. Clear Sinuses — Pour a cup of boiling water into a bowl and add 1–2 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to it. Then place a towel over your head and inhale the scent deeply for 5 to 10 minutes.

7. Alleviate Sore Throat — Apply 2–3 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to your chest and throat, or diffuse 5 drops at home or work.

8. Relieve Earaches — Apply 2–3 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to your chest and back of neck or gently rub 1 drop into the outer part of your ear canal. Remember to dilute Eucalyptus essential oil with a carrier oil before using it topically on a child.

9. Boost Your Immune System — Make your own immune-boosting oil by combining Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils. You can also diffuse 5 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil at home or work.

10. Relieve Skin Irritations — Apply 2–3 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to a clean cotton ball and rub it into the area of concern two to three times daily until the issue has cleared.

11. Soothe Insect Bites — Apply 2–3 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to a clean cotton ball and apply it to the insect bite three times daily until it disappears.

12. Boost Energy — Diffuse 5 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil at home or work, or rub 2–3 drops into your temples and back of neck.

13. Alleviate Headache — Diffuse 5 drops of Eucalyptus essential at home or work, inhale the oil directly from the bottle, or apply 2–3 drops topically to your temples and back of neck.

14. Relieve Muscle Pain or Soreness — Apply 2–3 drops of Eucalyptus essential topically to the area of concern. To cover a larger surface area, dilute Eucalyptus essential with half teaspoon of carrier oil.

15. Fight Bad Breath and Cavities — Use Eucalyptus essential oil as a natural mouthwash by adding 1–2 drops to water, gargling and then spitting it out. Keep in mind, Eucalyptus essential should NOT be swallowed.

CAUTIONS WHEN USING EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL

Eucalyptus essentials oil is NOT safe for internal use. It should only be used aromatically or topically. If you are using Eucalyptus essential for oral health purposes, make sure to spit it out afterwards.

People with sensitive skin should dilute Eucalyptus essential oil with a carrier oil before using it on their skin. I also suggest diluting Eucalyptus essential oil before applying it topically to your children, and avoid using it on their faces, as it can be irritating.

Avoid using Eucalyptus essential oil on infants and young children, due to possible cause of poisoning. It is NOT safe for children to swallow Eucalyptus essential oil. If you are using Eucalyptus essential oil on children, stick to diffusing it at home or diluting it with a carrier oil before topical application.

Sources:

https://ijprajournal.com/issue_dcp/A%20Basic%20Review%20on%20Eucalyptus%20Oil.pdf

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20359267/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2374764/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6613544/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609378/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15719688/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3913499/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7651249/

* The information contained here are for educational purposes only.

The traditional uses of specific plants as recorded through history, are merely recounted here.

Always seek advice from a medical practitioner.