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Written by Liani Widjaja   
Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Top Ten Tips Uses Of Eucalyptus Oil


Eucalyptus has a clear, thin appearance that provides a fresh, cooling and soothing application with a soft earthy aroma. Eucalyptus is commonly used for treating congestion and respiratory problems, but apart from that, there are many uses of eucalyptus.



Here are the top ten uses of Eucalyptus oils:

Can be used as an antiseptic gargle. Its powerful germicidal properties effectively kill staphylococcus bacteria and have been used to treat tuberculosis.

Eucalyptus oil as a stimulant can increase cardiac activity.

Eucalyptus oil can be applied externally to relief fevers that arise comes infectious diseases. Useful in cool compresses; apply to the forehead, back of neck, over the kidneys and pelvic region. Only a small amount is needed otherwise may produce a chilling effect

Preliminary research shows that Citriodiol spray, containing eucalyptus, may reduce the number of tick bites and thereby tick-borne infections, although additional studies are warranted.

Several animal studies report that eucalyptus applied to the skin can reduce pain of Headache.

Veterinarians also find Eucalyptus oil helpful in treating dogs with distemper, along with other animals suffering with septicemia, or blood poisoning. It can also be helpful in aiding with parasite infestations.

Eucalyptus Oil is effective for those suffering from chronic rheumatism or arthritic pain

Eucalyptus oil can be effectively for treating respiratory system and is useful for sinusitis and clearing the head from the stuffiness of colds and hay fever.

Eucalyptus radiata can be used as an antimicrobial agent and has been studied for its action against viruses.

For Asthma treatment. Eucalyptus oils have to applied externally.

Although Eucalyptus oil has many benefit to our body, but still you should be very careful when using it.

If used internally in large doses, Eucalyptus oil can turn into an irritant to the kidneys and suppress the nervous system by eventually arresting the respiratory system on the medullar center. Eucalyptus overdose symptoms are: drowsiness, convulsions, muscle weakness, shallow or rapid breathing, difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and dizziness.

If you meet one of these symptoms after you used the oil then you should immediately seek medical assistance.

Eucalyptus oil is very stimulating , so do not use it on pregnant woman or suffers from high blood pressures, heart disease, hypertension and epilepsy.

But if you use this oil wisely, then you'll have many benefits of eucalyptus oil as listed above. No wonder this oil should be recommended as one of in home first aid kits.

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