Benefits
of Eucalyptus Oil
Colds
& Flu
Eucalyptus
works as an expectorant and helps cleanse your body of
toxins
and harmful microorganisms that can make you feel sick. One of
the
most effective ways to utilize eucalyptus for colds is to drop
several
drops
of the essential oil into your diffuser before going to sleep so you
can
take advantage of the healing benefits all night long.
For
more acute situations, you can make a steam bath by pouring a cup
of
boiling water into a bowl, and then mix 10 drops of eucalyptus EO,
place
a towel over your head and inhale deeply for five–10 minutes.
Hair
Nourishment
A
few drops eucalyptus oil with some coconut or olive oil gives your
hair
a nice moisturizing pick-me-up. This is especially great to ward off
dandruff
and an itchy scalp. Also, eucalyptus is used as a natural remedy
for
lice in replacement of chemical treatments.
Hand
Cleaner
Eucalyptus
EO is an excellent cleanser to remove grease and grime from
your
workday and can rejuvenate sore hands and feet when mixed into
your
salt bath. Simply mix sea salt, Epsom salt and eucalyptus oil to
remove
grease and dirt for good.
Sinus
and Allergies
A
study from NYU Medical School found that using eucalyptus was
effective
at treating sinusitis. Patients experienced faster improvement
when
supplementing with eucalyptus oil for allergies and sinus issues.
The
study had participants take eucalyptus oil internally, and it’s
also
recommended
to gargle with it to clear the throat.
Natural
Home Care
Not
only does eucalyptus give a nice, fresh fragrance to your home
products,
but it adds vital anti-microbial properties as well. You can’t go
wrong
putting several drops into pretty much everything: soap, laundry
detergent,
mop water, toilet cleaner, window cleaner … the list goes on!
Odor
Remover
Whether
you’re battling smelly shoes or a stinky dog bed, topically wash
items
to remove odors with a wet rag soaked in eucalyptus oil-infused
water,
and place outside to dry in the sun. This can prevent odors as
well
as keep the shape intact! You may also mix it with lemon oil or tea
tree
oil for an anti-stink spray.
Air
Cleanser
Try
putting a few drops into your vacuum and clothes dryer filters to
freshen
them up and sanitize them a little. Also, it’s great for killing
mold
in your home, and you can mix eucalyptus with other oils like
clove
and tea tree oil to cleanse the air and maintain a mold-free home.
Spot
Remover
Like
lemon essential oil, eucalyptus oil is highly effective at removing
spots
on your carpet, clothes and basically every fabric you have in the
house.
It even works to get gum off your shoes! Make sure to “test” it
on
an
inconspicuous place first just to make sure the oil doesn’t react
strangely
with the material you treat. You just don’t know what’s in the
synthetic
materials nowadays!
Respiratory
Problems
Eucalyptus
essential oil is highly effective for treating respiratory
problems,
such as asthma, bronchitis, COPD, pneumonia and even
tuberculosis.
Using eucalyptus for asthma is a proven treatment that
dilates
the blood vessels and allows more oxygen into the lungs. Simply
mix
eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil and coconut oil for a Homemade
Vapor
Rub, and put on upper chest.
Wound
Treatment
Eucalyptus
oil has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that are
effective
at treating wounds, burns, cuts, abrasions, sores and scrapes. It
also
can be made into a salve or healing ointment and put on bug bites
and
stings. Along with acting as a natural pain reliever to the area, it
also
keeps
the area from getting infected, which speeds healing.
The
list goes on, but don’t forget to use eucalyptus on your pets! It’s
proven
to be safe in pretty much any way that you would use it on
yourself.
Just be sure to keep it out of eyes and any open wounds!
A
Final Word of Warning
Despite
the versatility of this particular essential oil, it is important to
never
consume essential oils internally. Inhale in the form of
aromatherapy
is safe in certain situations, but it is always better to
speak
with an herbalist or an aroma therapist before embarking on this
sort
of alternative treatment. Also, due to high concentration of
chemicals
in these oils, undiluted oils can bet very powerful and
dangerous
when your skin is directly exposed to it.
