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Details: Eucalyptus Oil is the most versatile essential
oil found in nature. The oil extracted from the eucalyptus
leaf is an important ingredient also found in over the counter
products. Many satisfied
users have found that Eucalyptus Oil works for for
sinus relief, sore throats, chest-colds, topical antiseptics
for skin injuries, rubs for arthritis and inhalants for
asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory conditions. The active ingredient in the eucalyptus leaf, a chemical
called eucalyptus, is believed to be effective both in treating
respiratory problems and, because of its antibacterial action,
as a topical antiseptic. TRIED & TESTED USES BASED ON RESEARCH
SINCE 1900
Some of the many uses as reported by satisfied users
over a long period of time are listed below.
Head Colds, Influenza
You will get great relief from the following treatment. Put 15 to 20 drops of
eucalyptus oil in a bowl of steaming hot water and inhale, covering your head
with a towel. To ease your throat, take 2 or 3 drops on sugar or in water as
a gargle 3 or 4 times a day. To make it easier to breathe, sprinkle a few drops
on your handkerchief.
Children's Colds
Gently massage child's chest and back. For very young infants mix the oil with
an equal part of olive oil or other vegetable oil. Children 4 years and upwards,
one or two drops on sugar or in water as a gargle 3 or 4 times a day eases the
throat and helps clear air passages, making it easier to breathe.
Muscular Aches & Pains
You will obtain soothing relief from the muscular aches and pains of rheumatism,
fibrosis, lumbago, sprained tendons and ligaments, bruised, stiff and sore muscles
by gently massaging eucalyptus oil into affected areas until a warm glow is felt.
Repeat at intervals until the pain or swelling disappears.
Insect Bites
You can get quick relief from the pain of insect bites by rubbing eucalyptus
oil into sore and swollen areas. Repeat if necessary.
Mouthwash
For a refreshing mouthwash place two drops of oil on toothpaste when cleaning
teeth or add a few drops of oil to a glass of water and gargle.
Cuts & Abrasions
To help the wound heal rapidly and cleanly and prevent festering, many users
pour a few drops of oil into the wound and onto the bandage and then bind in
the usual way.
Bath & Foot Bath
Adding one or two teaspoons of eucalyptus oil to bath water is very invigorating
and gives a feeling of well-being. A teaspoon of oil in a foot-bath gives excellent
relief.
Hand & Skin Cleaner
Excellent for cleaning hands and skin of unpleasant smells. Removes grease and
paint. Wash with eucalyptus oil or rub with cloth moistened with oil and then
with soap and water as usual.
Vaporizer-Humidifier
You will get great relief from many respiratory ailments if you add a few drops
of eucalyptus oil to vaporizers and humidifiers. The air will smell fresher too!
Scalp Massage
Rub a few drops of oil into scalp or add to shampoo to stimulate blood flow to
hair roots.
Sauna
Give your sauna a fresh, clean country smell by adding some eucalyptus oil to
water for splashing onto hot stones or around sauna. You will find it helps clear
your head and makes breathing easier.
Rubbing or Training Oil
A warming soothing liniment that helps get muscles loosened and ready to go.
Massage eucalyptus oil into muscles until a warm glow is felt. If the 'bite'
is too strong, mix oil with baby oil or any vegetable oil.
Sticking Plaster
Sticking plaster dampened with oil will lift off easily and painlessly. Eucalyptus
oil is also excellent for removing stickers from articles without damage or abrasion
to the article.
Insect Repellent
Eucalyptus oil is a good mosquito repellent. To prolong personal protection rub
on a mixture of eucalyptus and vegetable or baby oil.
Warning:
As it burns like kerosene, try it alone or mixed with kerosene in flares, lanterns
and lamps. This is a caution to exposing the oil to flame.
*Please note that Eucalyptus oil is very strong, and can knockout small children
with as little as 5ml.
Supplemental
Reading:
The HRT Solution
by Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph. and John Kells. Avery, 1999.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You
About Menopause, by Dr. John R. Lee
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