Eucalyptus Pure Essential Oils
Eucalyptus pure essential oil is obtained from the leaves and
branches of the eucalyptus tree, also known as Eucalyptus
Globulus. This tree originated in Australia, where the
aborigines likely discovered its medicinal properties and
started experimenting with the oil. The oil is extracted through
steam distillation, which used about 110 pounds of Eucalyptus
tree to make 2 pounds of oil.
Therapeutic Effect of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
The main ingredient in eucalyptus essential oil is eucalyptol.
This main ingredient, eucalyptol, has very strong germicidal and
disinfectant properties. On a psychological level, it helps to
relieve exhaustion and mental sluggishness.
There are certain conditions, which it is said eucalyptus oil
can be of a great benefit. The following are a few of the
conditions.
It is known to suppress coughs. You can make a chest compress
with eucalyptus and massage into the chest. This will help to
loosen up the congestion. I personally know of a gentleman who
has a congestive cough, meaning it is always there and he has
not been able to get rid of it. He bought some eucalyptus oil,
and started diffusing it in the air using his potpourri pot. It
only took a few days, and his cough was gone. He has also
noticed, when he does not use the oil, the cough returns.
You can also purify a sickroom. This is an excellent way of
disinfecting a room where someone is, or has been sick. Just
diffuse some oil into the air, and the germicidal properties
will kill the germs in the air, giving you a clean room with
clean air. Excellent for the wintertime, when it is more
difficult to air out the house.
It may help with just your well-being. Just apply some
eucalyptus oil to your pulse or pressure points and massage.
There are only certain essential oils, which can be placed
directly on the skin. Eucalyptus oil is one of them.
It has also been known to help with infections. Just apply some
eucalyptus oil to the bandage, or gauze, and wrap the wound with
it. Once again, the main ingredient, eucalyptol, has very strong
germicidal and disinfectant properties
Last, but not least, it has been used to get rid of dandruff.
Simply mix 10 drops of eucalyptus oil with your shampoo. As a
side note, you should also use an all-natural shampoo. This will
also help with the dandruff.
When looking for eucalyptus oil, ensure you buy from a reputable
company. You should absolutely ensure the oils you are buying or
using are "pure essential oils". This means the oil has been
extracted in the safest and most efficient means, without
affecting the therapeutic properties of the oil itself. You
should try to buy organic as well. Although, this can be
misleading, as most of the oils are organic, since they are
found in the wild. It also means the oil is 100% oil, and
nothing has been added to the oil. Just remember, only buy pure
essential oils, and you can enjoy many of the benefits listed
above.