Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus) is considered to be the tallest tree in the world - up to 100 meters. It belongs to the myrtle family. As a rule, evergreen trees or shrubs. There are over 600 species of eucalyptus and, interestingly, each has its own peculiar smell. For the production of eucalyptus oil is used fresh leaves and young shoots of the tree.

According to legend, the first to discover the healing properties of eucalyptus native inhabitants of Australia. Fresh leaves were treated with festering wounds, were fighting against malaria. Thankful Australian eucalyptus called "tree of life", "diamond forest", "tree of miracles."

Due to its remarkable quality Eucalyptus oil   It is one of the best known and most frequently used classical medicine essential oils.

The scent of eucalyptus oil

Hot, fresh, different colorful wood note, perfectly valid for fatigue, daytime sleepiness.

The healing properties of eucalyptus oil

- Antipyretic effect.

- Expectorant.

- Antiseptic.

- Anti-bacterial action.

- Analgesic.

The use of eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil   It is widely used to treat a variety of colds, since it is:

- Eliminates stagnant and inflammatory processes of the respiratory system and throat;

- Has a cough and antipyretic effect.

Besides,   Eucalyptus oil is used   when:

- Headaches associated with stuffiness, physical inactivity and fatigue.

- In order to reduce blood sugar levels and improve glucose metabolism.

- Arthritis.

- Inflammation of the bladder, ureters, prostate and vagina.

- Acne, abrasions, herpes.

- To release muscle tension after sport.

- Acute and chronic inflammation of female genitals.

The combination of eucalyptus oil with other oils

They complement each other perfectly with aromatic oils of geranium, tea tree, sweet orange, fir, a pine oil.

Ways to use eucalyptus oil

Oil burner : 3-5 drops (purification of air from harmful microorganisms during the epidemic of colds, to relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract diseases, SARS and influenza, increase efficiency and concentration of attention).

Aromatic bath 4-5 drops (bronchopulmonary and respiratory diseases, urogenital infections, diseases of the joints).

Massage 4-5 drops of 15-20 ml massage oil (joint and muscle pain, rheumatism, sciatica).

Rubbing 5-6 drops per 10 grams. base (joint pain, as well as myositis and neuralgia).

Inhalation 2-3 drops per 1 liter of hot water (colds, runny nose. Including and chronic).

ATTENTION! Eucalyptus oil can not be used undiluted!

You can not apply for people prone to allergic reactions! In applying for the first time to check whether this drug allergy.

Do not combine with homeopathic remedies!

Aromatherapy

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