Eucalyptus Oil,Natural Remedies

For muscle , mix ten to fifteen drops of the eucalyptus oil and two oz. of sweet almond (or grape seed oil). Massage into in a circular motion.

To relieve sinus and chest congestion, combine five drops of eucalyptus oil with one drop of peppermint oil. Add crushed eucalyptus, peppermint, coltsfoot and comfrey herbs. Mix them well and then stick into a clean cotton sock. Knot the end tightly and place inside your pillowcase overnight. The aroma of the herbs will help relieve congestion.

To alleviate cold , place a few drops of the eucalyptus oil on a handkerchief and deeply inhale the aroma when needed.

For dandruff, mix ten drops of eucalyptus oil with your shampoo. Massage well into and wait a few minutes before rinsing with warm water.

To lower a fever with a eucalyptus calf wrap. Add five drops of eucalyptus essential oil to one quart of lukewarm water. Soak linen or cotton cloths in the mixture. Then wrap the cloths around your calves and secure with dry cloths. Calf wraps should be used only when the feet are already warm.

For external uses:

For wounds and abscesses, the strong germicidal effects of the eucalyptus oil can help heal wounds, burns ulcers and or stings. Place a few drops of the essential oil on a dressing before covering the area with it. To suppress , make a chest compress with the eucalyptus oils and a massage oil and it will help loosen phlegm and improve functions. Eucalyptus oil is also great for the use in a sickbed environment. Five drops of the oil in a diffuser will kill germs in the air and reduce the number of airborne bacteria.

The principal active ingredient in eucalyptus oil is "eucalyptol" which has strong germicidal and disinfectant properties. It also functions as a diuretic, lowers and helps to relieve coughs and fevers. Eucalyptus oil is an effect analgesic and is often used in preparations designed to relieve muscle, nerve and . On a psychological level, it helps to combat exhaustion and dispels mental sluggishness. For a sense of well being, a few drops of a blend of eucalyptus and massage oils have a cooling and stimulating effect on both mind and body. Just apply to pulse points. It also improves and detoxifies a sauna room, a place used for psychological purposes besides beautification reasons. Place three drops of the oil in a ladleful of water and pour over the hot stones.

The essential oil of eucalyptus is obtained from the leaves and the branches of the eucalyptus tree, Eucalyptus globules', also known as the fever tree. A steam distillation process is used to extract the oil from the tree parts, and some 110 pounds of the plant material is required to produce about two pounds of oil. The Aborigines, the native inhabitants of Australia, most likely first discovered the medicinal properties of the oil. (where the tree is originated from) They had used the oil as a remedy for skin problems and fevers. Modern rely on the oil to treat these conditions as well as colds and other respiratory ailments. The oil is a fine and has strong germicidal and antibacterial effects.

Eucalyptus essential oil has the germicidal effects to ease pains in muscles, joints, helps coughs