Eucalyptus essential Oil

EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus globules)    time to breathe
AROMA Camphoric

USES: Eucalyptus is probably one of the most familiar essential oil, used as a decongestant in steam inhalations to relieve colds, flu and other respiratory ailments. A powerful antiseptic. Helpful for allergies to animal fur, bronchitis, burns, catarrh, coughs, cystitis, diabetes, can lower excess blood sugar levels, fevers, hay fever, head lice, migraine, rheumatism, scarlet fever, sinusitis, sprains, throat infections, ulcers of the skin, wounds It clears the head wonderfully and relieves headaches and neuralgia. An excellent insect repellant and is also good at treating insect bites and stings. Overall, stimulating, refreshing and clearing. When used in the bath or in a local wash it is reputed to relieve the pain of shingles, and when blended with Bergamot it is effective against cold sores and herpes.

TREATMENTS

Sinusitis: Steam inhalation, up to five times a day, using one or more of the following essential oils in boiling water maximum 4 drops Lavender: tea-tree: thyme: eucalyptus: peppermint: pine

Colds: To try and prevent a cold before it starts, do a steam inhalation with lavender, eucalyptus and ti-tree several times a day. Use these essential oils in a bath as well. No more than 4 drops Put a few drops of eucalyptus on a tissue and sniff it frequently to help clear stuffy nose.

Cold Sores: Cold sores are caused by the Herpes simplex virus. You may be able to prevent a cold sore developing if you act quickly. At first sign use a mixture of 2 drops each bergamot and lavender and 1 drop each eucalyptus and ti-tree, diluted in 5ml (1 teaspoon) vodka. Dab this on the cold sore frequently until it disappears

Influenza: If you succumb to the virus, bed rest is needed. Vaporize with no more than a total of five drops of lavender, ti-tree, rosemary or eucalyptus in a burner in your bedroom.

Hay fever: Hay fever is an allergy to pollen. At first sign of symptoms, sprinkle a little roman chamomile or Melissa on a tissue and sniff it frequently. If this does not clear the symptoms, try a steam inhalation with lavender or eucalyptus, but revert to sniffing the tissue if it becomes to powerful

Chest rub for children: Mix five drops eucalyptus oil in a small tub of Vaseline and rub very gently on the chest at night. They will inhale and keeps nose from being stuffy. NEVER use neat oil on the skin! A few drops of eucalyptus on the pillow at night helps children sleep when they have a cold

Eucalyptus Oil

EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus globules)