Eucalyptus oil is obtained from the leaves of this tree and its young shoots. It has a pronounced aroma and truly healing properties. Let us consider in more detail how to use eucalyptus essential oil and what is its use for the human body.
Eucalyptus Oil - Properties:
1. Aromatherapy.
Eucalyptus essential oil through the sense of smell affects the human emotions, calms the nervous system. In addition, the smell of eucalyptus has a beneficial effect on the memory and assimilation of information. Thanks to the composition of the oil, its components improve the overall psychological state and mood, contributing to the production of happiness hormones (serotonin and endorphins).
2. Cosmetology.
Natural eucalyptus oil is widely used to repair skin and hair defects. The product has a good penetrating ability, so it quickly penetrates into the circulatory and lymphatic system when ingested. The oil produces an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect, saturates the blood and lymph with antiseptic components.
3. Medicine.
Eucalyptus oil has the following properties in the treatment of various diseases:
- helps with colds and flu;
- he coughs, runny nose, bronchitis and tuberculosis;
- helps fight viruses and infections;
- has antipyretic action;
- strengthens the immune system;
- helps to increase attention and enhances intellectual abilities, especially during rehabilitation after a stroke;
- has a pronounced wound-healing effect;
- accelerates the process of skin regeneration after burns, even chemical, frostbite, wounds and abrasions;
- relieves of oral cavity diseases;
- helps reduce blood sugar in diabetic patients;
- enriches the blood with oxygen;
- beneficially affects the work of the gastrointestinal tract, normalizes digestion;
- helps with headache;
- relieves pain syndrome in arthritis, rheumatism, diseases of the spine and musculoskeletal system;
- is an excellent expectorant;
- helps to get rid of depression;
- heals herpes, shingles, furunculosis;
- stops purulent inflammatory processes in angina;
- helps to eliminate the focus of infection in diseases of the vagina, prostate and bladder.
In addition, eucalyptus essential oil has long been used for disinfection of premises. This is especially true at home, when one of the family members is sick. The smell of eucalyptus oil will not only help to get better quickly, but also protect against infection of healthy people.
Eucalyptus oil for children
Use this product in the treatment of children can be, but only with 2 years. At an earlier age, eucalyptus oil can cause irritation of the respiratory tract and mucous membranes, provoke an allergic reaction.
Eucalyptus oil - contraindications:
- High blood pressure. Some components of eucalyptus oil can increase pressure even more and lead to a heart attack.
- Epilepsy. Eucalyptus oil slightly irritates the nervous system and there is a risk of a seizure.
- Simultaneous reception of homeopathic medicines. In this case, the effect of the oil is neutralized.
- Chemotherapy of cancer tumors and neoplasms.
- Pregnancy, especially the first trimester, and the lactation period.
- Individual intolerance to oil or its components.
- Very sensitive skin. Eucalyptus extract can cause dryness, irritation and burning sensation.