Eucalyptus Oil - Just The Essentials

Eucalyptus is an amazing little plant! More than just a stem of leaves to be used in home decorations, Eucalyptus adds a fresh and attractive scent to the home, when used as an essential oil. Eucalyptus oil has a clear, thin appearance that provides a cooling, earthy, fresh and soothing aroma.

Most commonly used to treat skin irritations such as blisters, insect bites, irritations and other wounds, Eucalyptus oil is also widely used to treat congestion and respiratory distress and many other medical disorders. Sinus pressure can be relieved by simply massaging a small drop of Eucalyptus oil onto your temples and on your "third eye" or where your nose meets your forehead, being careful to avoid contact with the eyes. When Eucalyptus oil is added to massage oils, it provides relief to sore muscles.

The "Life Force" Of Eucalyptus

Essential oils, very complex in their nature, are oftentimes referred to as the "Life Force" of the plants from which they are derived. These essential oils are stored in the plant's cells, ducts and glandular hairs that extend along the flowers, through the leaves, stems, bark and down into the roots. These plants, often considered a gift from Mother Nature, provide us with a unique medicinal healing, along with a protective, regenerating and intoxicating essential oil that is extremely beneficial to all human kind.

A simple essential oil is highly concentrated and, therefore, very powerful. Concentrated essential oils contain hundreds of molecularly designed components that are adjusted just right to induce an assortment of reactions in the human body. Just one or two drops of these oils can produce significant results. And remember, it is very important to use essential oils only as directed.

Consult A Professional

Always consult your aromatherapist or physician before using ANY essential oils, especially if you are pregnant or have any existing medical conditions.

Top Ten Uses of Eucalyptus Oil

1. Eucalyptus oil can be used as an antiseptic gargle.

2. Eucalyptus oil can be used as a stimulant, increasing cardiac activity.

3. Eucalyptus oil can be applied externally to treat croup and other spasmodic throat problems.

4. When used as an ingredient with catheter oil, Eucalyptus oil can be used to lubricate and sterilize urethral catheters.

5. Equine veterinarians use Eucalyptus oil as a treatment for influence in horses.

6. Veterinarians also find Eucalyptus oil helpful in treating dogs with distemper, along with other animals suffering with septicemia, or blood poisoning. It can also be helpful in aiding with parasite infestations.

7. Eucalyptus oil is used widely by the natives in the country of origin as a remedy for fevers, asthma, whooping cough and other maladies.

8. Eucalyptus oil works well as a diuretic to treat Dropsy.

9. Eucalyptus oil works as a deodorizer and excitant when applied locally for foul-smelling mucous discharges, e.g., cancerous ulcerations, gangrene, gonorrheal, septicemia, and vaginal.

10. Eucalyptus oil, when applied externally, provides relief in a variety of other respiratory distresses.

Use With Caution

When used in large internal doses, Eucalyptus oil can irritate the kidneys and also suppress the nervous system by eventually arresting the respiratory system on the medullar center. To avoid possible harmful overdoses, Eucalyptus and other essential oils, must be used only as directed.

Eucalyptus overdose symptoms include: abdominal pain, convulsions, diarrhea, difficulty in swallowing, dizziness, drowsiness, muscle weakness, shallow or rapid breathing, and vomiting.

If an overdose is suspected, call your local Poison Control Center immediately. You must be able to provide the Poison Control Counselors with the patient's age, weight and condition, along with the name of the product used and when possible the ingredients and the strengths of the ingredients. You can call Poison Control at anytime from anywhere in the United States at 1-800-222-1222.