Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Product Details for Eucalyptus Essential Oil:

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Size: 10 ml
Grade: Pure Therapeutic Essential Oil
Aroma: Soft & Woody undertones
Blends Well with: Cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, peppermint, pine, rosemary, thyme

OVERVIEW

Eucalyptus oil has been used for centuries due to its analgesic properties that help to reduce pain. It is well known to reduce inflammation and help cure respiratory issues.

Eucalyptus essential oil is commonly used in pain ointments, perfumes, cleaning products and vapor rubs.

The oil is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving agent.

It also fights bacterial, viral, fungal infections and it can also help with healing wounds making it one of the most versatile oils to keep in the house.

Quick Facts about Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Helps with respiratory issues: The anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties in the oil help to open blocked sinuses and help cure respiratory conditions such as colds, asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease, flu, bronchitis and cough.
Can cure coughs: Eucalyptus Essential Oil acts as a cleansing agent for the body, and removes the toxins and germs in the body that start coughs and bronchitis.
Relieves allergies: The oil’s anti-inflammatory properties makes it one of the best essential oils to help cure allergies; its soothing effect on the nasal muscles helps to clean out infections.
Cures pain and inflammation:Eucalyptus oil is famous for its relieving pain and reducing inflammation. It has the ability to reduce muscle pain, soreness and swelling.
Helps with Earaches: Anti microbial properties in eucalyptus oil have the ability to clear up fluid buildup in ear infections and helps with discomfort in the ears.
Can help with healing wounds: Due to the anti-microbial and antiseptic properties in eucalyptus, skin conditions such as wounds, cuts, burns, sores, rashes, inflammation and even insect bites are cured.
Soothes the mind: Studies show that the oil has soothing and purifying properties, which revitalize the mind and body clearing up nasal blocks and allowing more oxygen to reach the brain.
Can help with headaches: Studies show that applying 2-3 drops of the oil on temples, forehead and the back of the neck can have relieving effect on headaches and pains.
Fights infections: Eucalyptol in the oil is a useful agent that fights off bacteria, virus, fungi. Appling a few drops of the oil can help reduce and fight off infections.

How To Use Eucalyptus Essential Oil

For:

• Cleaning purposes: Add 20 drops of the oil in a spray bottle filled with water and spray mixture on surfaces to kill germs. Use it for cleaning areas such as table tops, floors, shelves etc. Or mix 5 drops in vaccum cleaner or cleaning cloth.
• Respiratory issues: Pour a cup of boiling water in bowl and add 2 drops of eucalyptus oil and inhale in placing a towel over your head. Inhale the steam so that it opens block sinuses and clears throat or best use a diffuser.
• Sore throat: Rub in 2 to 3 drops of the oil on chest area or dilute the oil in a carrier oil and massage chest and throat.
• Ear ache: Rub 1 drop of the oil into the outer part of the ear canal. You can also mix 2–3 drops of eucalyptus oil in 1 tbsp of carrier oil and rub in to chest, neck and behind ear area.
• Headaches: You can inhale the oil directly from the bottle or diffuse 5 drops of oil in a diffuser at home. Or apply 2–3 drops on your temples and back of neck.
• Aches and pains: Mix about 3 to5 drops of eucalyptus oil in 1 tbsp of carrier oil and massage on affected area.
• To fight infections: Dab 2 to 3 drops of oil with a clean cotton ball on to affected area 2 to3 times daily until the infection clears up.

CAUTIONS

Use essential oils topically only, preferably diluted with a carrier oil or as advised by a practitioner.

Do a patch test ( by applying only a small drop of oil on skin) before using oil to check if you are allergic. In case you are allergic discontinue use of the oil immediately.

Do not drink or ingest the oil.

Keep away from flames or direct exposure to fire as this is a flammable substance.

Store in a cool and dry place/ away from sunlight.