Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) is Australia’s oldest native medicine. It is common in household products, vapors, and medicine. Its fresh, clean scent draws people to like this plant. Its healing properties allow it to help with cold and flu-like systems. In addition, it helps with sore and tense muscles.
How to use eucalyptus essential oil
- Eucalyptus essential oil can be mixed with carrier oils to make salves and rubs.
- Diffused for aromatherapy benefits
- Compressions for sore, stiff muscle
- Massage, diluted for aliment
- Mixed with bath soaks to clear congestions
What are Eucalyptus essential oils suitable for?
Helps heal allergies, blisters, burns, chickenpox, colds, cuts and scrapes, flu, insect bites, muscle aches, and skin infections. Reduces ear infections. It may reduce fever. Fights infections. Boost mental clarity. Relieves respiratory conditions. Helps reduce pain and inflammation. Aids in disinfecting house and clothing. Remedy for the skin. Treatment for irritation and insect bites.
How can eucalyptus essential oils help with cold, flu, and congestion?
| Technique | How to use eucalyptus essential oil? |
| Diffuser | Diffuse for aromatherapy |
| Rub | Make into a salve for rubs on pain and aches |
| Bath Soak | Add a few drops with |
| Massage | Rub on ache and pains for relief |
Medicinal properties of eucalyptus essential oil
Acne, analgesic, antimaterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, arthritis, bronchitis, candida, colds, cough, decongestions, diuretic, expectorant, fever, flu, intestinal parasites, migraine, muscle pain and stiffness, rheumatism, sinus infections.
What other oil does eucalyptus blend well with?
Bay, camper, cedarwood, cypress, geranium, German chamomile, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemon eucalyptus, manuka, marjoram, niaouli, orange, oregano, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, roman chamomile, rosemary, spearmint, tea tree, thyme.
Precautions
Avoid use for children under 6, pregnant, who suffer from epilepsy, blood pressure, and estrogen-dependent cancers.