Essential Oil Eucalyptus

by NOW Foods

THE MAIN PROPERTIES OF THE ESSENTIAL OIL OF EUCALYPTUS

Expectorant, mucolytic, antiseptic, analgesic, antispasmodic, anti-rheumatic, antiseborrhoeic, febrifuge, cicatrizant, deodorant, diuretic, antiparasitic, insect repellent.
  

THE MOST COMMON USES OF EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL

- The eucalyptus is indicated in colds and has a beneficial effect to the respiratory tract. Decongests the mucous membranes, soothes cough, thins mucus, manifesting its effects quickly.

- In case of fever, it helps to get down quickly to body temperature.
- Natural antibiotic and diuretic strong anti-inflammatory action, the essential oil of eucalyptus is effective in case of cystitis, urethritis and cellulite.
- In case of anemias, fatigues and tiredness, persistent, and will be a excellent stimulant for the central nervous system.
- Eucalyptus essential oil is also used for sores, burns, herpes, and skin rashes.

SOME MODES OF USE OF THE ESSENTIAL OIL OF EUCALYPTUS

- To stimulate the body's defenses, to the onset of a disease by cooling: rub the soles of your feet with 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and a lemon, diluted in a little vegetable oil (sesame or grape seed).
- To fight dandruff and seborrhea: wash the hair, add 3 drops of essential oil of eucalyptus citrodoro to a dose of shampoo neutral.
- In case of cough and diseases by cooling in general: practice of inhalation by placing 1-2 drops of essential oil in a basin of hot water.
- In cases of bronchitis and other lung diseases, rub chest and back with 2 drops of essence of eucalyptus diluted in a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
-Bruises, sprains and muscles: massage the painful area with a mixture consisting of a tablespoon of aloe gel and a drop of essential oil.
-For a massage to de-stress after sports or in case of tension and muscle soreness: prepare a massage oil by diluting in 50 ml of vegetable oil (or sesame seeds) 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil, 5 drops of lavender and 5 drops of juniper.
- In case of headache: dilute in 15 ml of vegetable oil 3 drops of essence of eucalyptus and 3 of lavender; with a small amount of the mixture to make a massage to the nape of the neck and behind the ears.

PRECAUTIONS Of USE

For external use is non-toxic, non irritant (in dilution) and does not cause sensitising effects. Taken internally the oil of eucalyptus is toxic.