Aromatherapy Essential Oil - Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus oil has been distilled since 1788 when two doctors John White and Dennis Cossiden use it to treat Chest problems and cholic. It is a versatile and useful oil. It cools the body in the summer and protects it in the winter. It is antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic, diuretic, analgesic, and deodorizing.

Eucalyptus is relatively new to the aromatherapy family as it has only been used for the past few centuries. It is a non irritant but can be extremely toxic if ingested. 

It is colorless as an essential oil but has a distinct pine like scent. The essential oil is from the leaves of the evergreen eucalyptus tree that is native to Australia. 

As an aromatherapy it is used to treat respiratory problems like sinusitis, nasal congestion, sore throat, runny nose, coughs, colds, and bronchitis. It is able to treat all of these ailments because it is antibacterial, anti fungal, and a natural decongestant. 

Eucalyptus also has a cool and refreshing scent which makes it great for treating exhaustion and mental disorders. 

Eucalyptus can also be used around the house as a room freshener, in making natural soaps, in saunas for its antiseptic properties, and even as in mouth wash or toothpaste.

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