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Health benefits of eucalyptus oil
The health benefits of eucalyptus oil include the following:
Respiratory problems: Eucalyptus essential oil is
effective for treating a number of respiratory problems including cold,
cough, runny nose, sore throat, asthma, nasal congestion, bronchitis and
sinusitis. Eucalyptus oil is antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial,
antiviral, anti-inflammatory and decongestant in nature, which makes it a
good ingredient in many medicines that treat respiratory problems. A
study published in Laryngoscope in
2004 shows its usefulness in treating non-bacterial sinusitis. Patients
suffering from non-bacterial sinusitis showed faster improvement when
given medicine containing eucalyptus oil. Gargles of eucalyptus oil
mixed with warm water are consistently effective in treating sore
throats.
Asthma
is a condition that affects millions of people around the world, and
there are many known treatments for the condition. One of these is the
use of eucalyptus essential oil. Simply massage 1-3 drops onto the chest
and the soothing effect of the aroma and vapors will calm the throat
and dilate the blood vessels, which will allow more oxygen into the
lungs and normal breathing can be achieved. The anti-inflammatory
properties of eucalyptus essential oil also come into play in using it
to get relief from asthmatic symptoms.
Wounds: Eucalyptus essential oil has antiseptic qualities
because of its germicidal quality. Upon exposure to air, ozone is
formed which is a well-researched antiseptic. Therefore, eucalyptus oil
is used for healing wounds, ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions and sores. It
is also an effective salve for insect bites and stings. Furthermore,
besides soothing the affected area, it also protects the open wound or
irritated area from developing infections from microbial activity and
exposure to the air.
Muscle pain: If you are experiencing joint and muscle pain,
massaging eucalyptus oil on the surface of the skin helps to relieve
stress and pain. The volatile eucalyptus oil is analgesic and
anti-inflammatory in nature. Therefore it is often recommended to
patients suffering from rheumatism, lumbago, sprained ligaments and
tendons, stiff muscles, aches, fibrosis and even nerve pain. The oil
should be massaged in a circular motion on the affected areas of the
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The health benefits of eucalyptus oil are well-known and wide
ranging, and its properties include anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic,
decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating, and
other medicinal qualities. Eucalyptus essential oil is colorless and has
a distinctive taste and odor.
Though eucalyptus essential oil has most of the properties of a
typical volatile oil, it’s not very popular as an aromatherapy oil
because little was known about it until recent centuries, rather than
the more ancient aromatherapy substances. The numerous health benefits
of eucalyptus oil have attracted the attention of the entire world, and
it has stimulated a great deal of exploration into its usage in
aromatherapy as well as in conventional medicine.
Eucalyptus essential oil is obtained from fresh leaves of the tall,
evergreen eucalyptus tree. The tree, scientifically classified as Eucalyptus Globulus is also known as fever tree, blue gum tree or stringy bark tree, depending on where it is located in the world.
Eucalyptus is native to Australia and has spread in the past few
centuries to other parts of the world including India, Europe and South
Africa. Though many countries produce eucalyptus oil in small
quantities, the prime source of eucalyptus oil for the world is still
Australia.
Due to the medicinal uses of eucalyptus oil and the compound eucalyptol
which is present in it’s makeup, it is used in a variety of over the
counter drugs including rubs, inhalers, liniments, rash creams, and
mouthwashes
Mouth wash: As mentioned above, the oil is a
fundamental ingredient in many mouthwashes and toothpastes. There have
been a significant number of studies done on the antimicrobial qualities
of essential oils. Eucalyptus essential oil has been shown to protect
against
microbial growth that can promote a host of different symptoms and diseases in the body.
Sauna: Many people add eucalyptus oil to baths, spas
and saunas because of its refreshing and antiseptic attributes. Most of
the benefits of eucalyptus essential oil can be accessed through the
vapor, as well as topical application or ingestion. Therefore, it is
commonly used in
aromatherapy, which is frequently included in spa treatment packages.
