Eucalyptus essential oil

Information on Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus plant foliage has been used for centuries by the Aborigines of Australia because of its potent healing properties. It has been used for the prevention and treatment of certain medical conditions such as sinusitis, body ache, common cold and fever. The infusion they used contained small portions of eucalyptus oil, but nowadays the oil is popular around the world mainly because of its sanatory properties. The essential oil gets extracted from the branches and the leaves of the eucalyptus tree using a process referred to as steam distillation.

The process is rather laborious because it takes 110 pounds of leaves and branches to produce somewhere around 2 pounds of eucalyptus essential oil. The oil is thin and transparent and its main ingredients commonly include camphene, pinocaryone, cineone, pinene, limonene and globulol.

Eucalyptus essential oil can be characterized by a strong camphoric, woody and earthy scent which has very potent refreshing and soothing powers and is the main reason why this type of oil can be used very efficiently for aromatherapies. Eucalyptus essential oil must not be consumed orally because it has a certain toxic potency and it may be poisonous. Internal usage must be avoided.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil Uses

Eucalyptus essential oil has a vast number of therapeutic effects. It has potent antiseptic and antimicrobic qualities so it can be used for the treatment of wounds, ulcers, cuts, stings, burns, sores and scratches but it needs to be applied topically to the affected areas of the skin. It is also efficient in lowering the body temperature and destroying all the different types of parasites that may dwell in the intestines. Eucalyptus essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy and it can be of great help for all those who suffer from depression, stress and similar mental and emotional problems.

It can be of great help in fighting different types of bacterial infections as well as hair loss, dandruff and similar scalp issues. Eucalyptus essential oil has potent anti inflammatory properties and it can be used for the treatment of muscle cramps, neural pain, muscle pain, muscle stiffness, fibrosis, sprains, rheumatism and lumbago.

It can also come in handy for all those who suffer from dental plaque, cavities and gingivitis. Those who suffer from diabetes may also find it helpful because it controls the levels of sugar in the blood. It can also be used as a room freshener and even as a deodorant. Pregnant women should avoid using it.