Eucalyptus Oil is present in most of the Indian households considering the innumerable health benefits that it has to offer. It has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial & anti-inflammatory properties, making it an ideal choice for curing any kind of infections and allergies.  In the recent past, it has also been used in aromatherapy and sauna sessions owing to its rich and soothing fragrance that has proven to have a lot of emotional benefits. Since the preparation of this oil involves steam distillation, the effect is so strong that even a drop of this oil could help you stay protected and healthy especially during monsoon.

We have listed below a series of health benefits of Eucalyptus oil that can take you by surprise.

1.       While showering place a few drops in your hand and inhale and exhale for two minutes to have a clear respiratory system.

2.       Add 3-4 drops of this oil to a bucket of water and use it for bathing to help you stay away from all kinds of infection.

3.       It’s a good remedy for jetlag and can be used topically or aromatically.

4.       To feel mentally calm, make a cooling spray along with peppermint oil and use as a room freshener.

5.       By mixing it with vegetable oil, it can be rubbed on your chest to clear congestion.

6.       It gives immediate relief from cold when 2-3 drops is used in steam inhalation.

7.       Warm the oil and apply on sore joints and muscles to experience an immediate soothing effect.

8.       Brushing your teeth with a mixture of coconut oil and eucalyptus oil helps in killing germs, reducing plaque and also preventing gum infections.

9.       Due to its natural pesticidal properties it can be used to repel lice and mosquitoes when used topically.

10.   Wounds can be healed quickly without the spread of any infection with the help of this oil.

Precautions:

1.       Dilute when using it for children under 12 years of age

2.       Excess use of oil can lead to skin sensitization, hence always go by drops.

3.       Not suitable for internal usage.

4.       Pregnant and breastfeeding women must stay away from using this oil.

References:

https://www.organicfacts.net/h ealth-benefits/essential-oils/ health-benefits-of-eucalyptus- essential-oil.html
http://www.sustainablebabystep s.com/eucalyptus-oil-uses.html