Overview
Eucalyptus is native to Australia and is now grown and used for medicinal purposes all over the world. Their healing power comes from eucalyptus oil, which is made from the oval leaves of the tree.
The leaves are dried, crushed and distilled to release essential oils. After the oil is extracted, it must be diluted before it can be used as a medicine. This is the benefit of eucalyptus oil.
Ease joint pain
Eucalyptus oil helps reduce pain and inflammation in many cases. It may also be helpful for people experiencing back pain or recovering from joint or muscle injuries. Talk to your doctor if it is right for you.
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Silence a cough
For many years, eucalyptus oil has been used to relieve coughs. Today, some over-the-counter cough medicines use eucalyptus oil as one of the active ingredients. For example, Vicks VapoRub contains about 1.2% eucalyptus oil and other cough suppressants.
Clear your chest
Are you coughing, but nothing appears? Eucalyptus oil not only relieves coughs, it also helps you drain mucus from your chest. Inhaling the vapor made from essential oils relaxes the mucus so that it can be expelled when you cough. Using a scrub containing eucalyptus oil will have the same effect.
Keep the bugs away
Diseases carried by mosquitoes and other biting insects can endanger our health. Avoiding being bitten by them is our best defense. DEET sprays are the most popular mosquito repellent, but they are made of strong chemicals.
As an effective alternative for those who aren’t able to use DEET, many manufacturers make a botanical compound to repel the pests. Brands such as Repel and Off! use oil of lemon eucalyptus to keep the pests away.
Disinfect wounds
The Australian aborigines used eucalyptus leaves to treat wounds and prevent infection. Today the diluted oil may still be used on the skin to fight inflammation and promote healing. You can purchase creams or ointments that contain eucalyptus oil. These products may be used on minor burns or other injuries that can be treated at home.
Breathe easy
It’s also possible that eucalyptus blocks asthma symptoms. On the other hand, for people who are allergic to eucalyptus, it may worsen their asthma. More research is needed to determine how eucalyptus affects people with asthma.
Control blood sugar
Researchers haven’t yet figured out how the essential oil works. However, until more is known, the scientific community recommends careful blood sugar monitoring for people using diabetes medication with eucalyptus oil.
Soothe cold sores
You can buy over-the-counter balms and ointments for cold sores that use a blend of essential oils, including eucalyptus, as part of their active ingredient list.
Freshen breath
It’s possible that eucalyptus products may also help prevent plaque buildup on the teeth and gums by attacking the bacteria that cause tooth decay.
