Eucalyptus Essential Oil.
What do you know about this amazing plant
Eucalyptus
plant is also know as Tasmanian Blue gum and is native to Australia.
It is the main food source for the koala bear.
It has tremendous
nutritional
value for wild life.
The essential oil is extracted from the leaves.
It’s
name is derived from Greek, eucalyptos, meaning well covered.
The flower buds are covered with a membrane which is thrown off as the
flower expands.
There are over 700 varieties of this plant.
This
evergreen plant is able to survive the very common wild fire of
Australia.
It has dormant shoots inside the tree and roots which
germinate only under the trigger of heat from the flames.
The plant
can live for up to 250 years.
A BIT of Folklore.
An
early settler had his thumb severed by an axe. His father, who knew
about Aboriginal folk medicine, advised that he apply a bandage of
tightly bound eucalyptus leaves around the cut after it was sutured.
The
Aborigines used eucalyptus, or “kino” as they referred to it, to
heal most wounds they encountered. Later, when a surgeon saw the
wound, he remarked how amazed he was because the thumb healed so
quickly and without any trace of infection.
Reports
like this spread throughout Australia. A pharmacist called Joseph
Bosisto began playing with the idea of commercially producing
eucalyptus in 1852. Soon after the first Eucalyptus radiata was
distilled in Melbourne.
Eucalyptus Research and Studies.
There is
some exciting eucalyptus oil research. Eucalyptus oil benefits are
due to it’s ability to stimulate immunity, provide anti-oxidant
protection and improve respiratory circulation.
Research is
being done on drug resistant bacterial infections like tuberculosis,
lowering high blood pressure, reducing inflammation and pain, to
killing leukaemia cells, HIV/AIDS
Many of the
studies refer to it’s main component cineole.
Eucalyptus
has the highest know cineole levels of any plant up to (80-95%)
Today, Eucalyptus oils have a wide range of uses and health benefits.
- Cold and Flu.
Eucalyptus
works as an expectorant and helps clear your body of toxins. One of
the most effective ways to use eucalyptus for colds is to put several
drops in your diffuser, especially before going to sleep. This way
you have the benefits all night.
-
Respiratory Problems
Today,
Eucalyptus is used for another of it’s medicinal properites,
conditions like asthma, bronchitis, congestion and sore throat. It he
and allows more oxygen into the lungs.lps dilate the blood vessels.
I
can personally testify that my husband has found tremendous relief
from asthma and hay fever. For many years he had
cortisone
injections, which are know for side effects. This year I used a
natural product as a roll on called Breathe
Again.
It only uses a selection essential oils including eucalyptus and
peppermint. First year ever FREE of the debilitating conditions plus
no harmful chemicals or inhalers.
It
is also recommended to gargle with this oil to clear a sore throat.
-
Wound Treatment.
Eucalyptus
has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that are effective at
treating, cuts, sores wounds, bites and stings. It helps keep the
effective area free from infection and acts as a pain reliever,
soothes the skin and helps with blood clotting. It kills the germs as
they enter the wound.
When
the oil is exposed to the atmosphere it forms a gas called ozone
which is a powerful antiseptic.
Don’t
forget to use Eucalyptus oil on your pets.
-
Remember to keep away from eyes and open wounds.
-
Muscular Aches and Pains
Do
you suffer from muscular aches and pains due to a variety of
conditions?
Try
rubbing Eucalyptus oil onto the area. It will help reduce the pain
associated with the injury by reducing inflammation.
It’s
great if you have overdone your workout!
-
Hair Nourishment and Head Lice.
It
is as natural pesticide and a perfect head lice treatment without
chemicals or toxins. The oil can be combed through the skin. Using
prescribed treatments can lead to hair loss and toxic side effects.
A
few drops of Eucalyptus oil with some coconut oils give your hair a
pick-me- up and wards of itchy scalp and dandruff.
-
Helping Diabetic Symptoms.
Eucalyptus
oil can remove and control the levels of glucose in your blood.
This
is because of the effect if has on the diameter of the blood vessels.
A
great way to use the oil is in your diffuser or good results can be
obtained from massage therapy.
-
Mental Focus and Reduction of Exhaustion
In
today’s world there are many mental conditions that can affect us
stress, overwhelm, overactive mind,
The
chemical properties in the oil cause it to be a vasodilator. Which
expands the blood vessels in the body by allowing the muscles them
to relax. More blood in your brain means it can process information
more rapidly.
There
are now experiments in schools to help children focus more on their
studies. Some studies show increases in their performance but there
still remains much more research to be done.
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Natural Home Remedies
-
Household Cleaner
It
gives a fresh fragrance to your home and adds anti-microbial
properties
Put
a few drops of oil in your vacuum clean, clothes dryer, laundry,
soap, toilet cleaner,
The
list is endless.
-
Stain and Spot Remover
Like
Lemon
essential
oil, eucalyptus oil is very effective at removing stains and spots on
carpets, clothes,
Always
test on a hidden piece of fabric first. You don’t want a bad
reaction with some synthetic chemical in the fabric s!!!!
-
Hand cleaner.
Simply
mix with some sea salt, epsom salt and watch the grease and dirt
disappear
-
Odour remover
Use
on smelly shoes, stinky dog baskets etc.
As
you can see the benefits of Eucalyptus oil are awesome.
There
3 are main varieties used are Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus
Globulos and Eucalyptus Blue. I will be posting a separate article on
my blog
to explain the differences of these amazing oils.
This
is definitely an essential oil to keep in your natural health
cabinet.
What
are your favourite eucalyptus essential oil uses?
Love
to hear your hints and tips.
Leave your comments in the box below.
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