Eucalyptus Essential Oil Uses

Eucalyptus essential oil is very useful oil, prepared from the leaves of Eucalyptus tree and has many medicinal uses. Given below are some uses of Eucalyptus oil.Eucalyptus oil works as an anti-septic and kills germs and bacteria and heals wounds and minor cuts. It is also effective if any part of your body is swollen or blisters have formed. Apply little eucalyptus oil on the affected area. It will give you relief. This oil is also useful in giving you relief from insect bites and stings. Put a few drops of Eucalyptus oil on a dressing and thereafter cover the affected part with it.

Eucalyptus oil has very good effect on your brain because it makes you fresh, cures many mental disorders and gives you relief when you are in stress. It also gives you the feeling of well being. You can massage your body and scalp with eucalyptus oil to get cooling effect on your whole system.

Eucalyptus essential oil is also effective in giving you relief from sinus problem or chest congestion. But it works better only if you mix it with one drop of peppermint oil. This oil is very good in relieving swelling, muscle pains, joint pains etc. Put a few drops of grape seed oil and eucalyptus oil together and massage the affected area in circular motion gently. Repeat this process 2-3 times a day to get better result.

Eucalyptus oil is also good in suppressing coughs. This oil helps in loosening phlegm. It also improves your lung function to work better. Eucalyptus oil kills bacteria and germs in the air of sickrooms. Thus your room becomes fresh. Eucalyptus oil is also called fever oil because it is helpful in lowering fever. It is beneficial in removing dandruff too if you mix a few drops of it in your shampoo.

If you have cold symptoms you can inhale a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil by putting a few drops of it on cotton or handkerchief. This will ease your problem.

Eucalyptus oil is also effective in dental problems such as cavities, plaques, gingivitis etc. Above all, it is effective in controlling blood sugar if consumed internally. Thus it is very good for diabetics.

However, excess usage of this oil may cause irritation in your skin. Hence use it in limited quantity.