Contains a high percentage of the compound eucalyptol,
a key ingredient in many antiseptic mouth rinses.
Often used for
the respiratory system, eucalyptus has been investigated for
its effect on insects in a study called "Laboratory Evaluation
of a Eucalyptus-based Repellant Against Four Biting Arthropods,"
published in Phytotherapy Research. How to use:
Apply topically, diffuse, or use in a humidifier.
EUCALYPTUS DIVES, 15 ML
Code: 3535
* High in phellandrene and low in eucalyptol. This species has different, more specific antiseptic action than
other ecalyptus oils. It is excellent for skin or topical application. Avoid direct inhalation.
Eucalyptus dives has a fresh, invigorating aroma. This species is high in phellandrene and low in eucalyptol
and has a different, more specific action than other eucalyptus oils. It is excellent for skin or topical application,
as it may be less irritating to the skin than other eucalyptus varieties.
How to use:
Apply topically or diffuse.
EUCALYPTUS POLYBRACTEA 15 ML
Code: 3537
Well suited for topical application or diffusing.
This species is highest in the antiseptic compound
eucalyptol (about 80 percent) and has one of the
strongest antiseptic actions among the eucalyptus oils.
AVOID DIRECT INHALATION.
How to use:
Apply topically, diffuse, or use in a humidifier.
EUCALYPTUS RADIATA, 15 ML
Code: 3538 One of the most versatile of the eucalyptus oils,
is suitable for topical use, diffusing, and even direct
inhalation. Relatively gentle and nonirritating, it has
long been an ingredient in some of our most popular blends.
This antiseptic oil has been studied for its action against
viruses and bacteria and used extensively by Daniel Penoel, M.D. How to use:
Apply topically, diffuse, or use in a humidifier.
Eucalyptus has been shown to be helpful over many years with the following health and wellness challenges:
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.
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.
Children's Colds
Mix with a carrier oil and gently massage child's chest and back.
Children 4 years and older, one or two drops in a glass of water as a gargle 3 or 4 times a day
eases the throat and helps clear air passages, making it easier to breathe.
Head Colds, Influenza
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 sore throat, take 2 or 3 drops in a glass of water and gargle 3 or 4 times a day.
To ease your breathing, sprinkle a few drops on your handkerchief.
Hand & Skin Cleaner
Removes grease and paint.
Excellent for cleaning hands and skin of unpleasant smells.
Wash with eucalyptus oil or rub with cloth moistened with oil and then with soap and water as usual.
Insect Bites
Quick relief from the insect bites by rubbing eucalyptus oil into sore and swollen areas. Repeat if necessary.
Insect Repellent
Eucalyptus oil is a good mosquito repellent. To prolong personal protection rub on a mixture of eucalyptus and vegetable oil.
Mouthwash
Fresh breath by using as a refreshing mouthwash.
Place two drops of oil on toothpaste when cleaning teeth.
Add a few drops of oil to a glass of water and gargle.
Muscular Aches & Pains
Eucalyptus allows soothing relief from the muscular aches and pains of sore muscles,
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.
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.
Vaporizer-Humidifier
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!
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