Eucalyptus Oil Uses
If you’ve heard about the benefits of eucalyptus oil and you’re thinking about purchasing some, I’d like you to know part of what I didn’t know when I bought my first bottle! I bought a bottle that said just “Eucalyptus” on the front label. That was before I knew that - There are over 700 varieties of eucalyptus.
- Each variety has different chemical properties.
- If you want top quality, the label should also include the Latin botanical name.
Since that time, I tend to rely on five types of eucalyptus, as you can see in the chart below.
| | Eucalyptus citriodora | Eucalyptus dives | Eucalyptus globulus | Eucalyptus polybractea | Eucalyptus radiata | | Strength | | strongest | | | gentlest | | Best Application | ~Topically ~Direct inhalation ~Diffuse | ~Topically ~Reflex points of feet | ~Topically ~Reflex points of feet | ~Topically ~Direct inhalation ~Diffuse | ~Topically ~Direct inhalation ~Diffuse | | | | | | | | | Medical Properties | ~antibacterial
~analgesic
~expectorant
~antifungal
~insecticidal
~antiviral | ~antibacterial
~diuretic
~mucolytic | ~antibacterial
~expectorant
~antifungal
~mucolytic
~antiviral | ~antibacterial
~expectorant
~insecticidal
~mucolytic
~antiviral | ~antibacterial
~expectorant
~anti-inflammatory
~antiviral | | | | | | | | | Uses | ~infections (fungal, respiratory, viral) | ~infections (throat, lung, sinus) ~hypertension | ~infections (respiratory, sinus) ~decongestion | ~infections (urinary tract, bladder, viral herpes) ~rheumatism/ arthritis ~sore muscles | ~infections (respiratory, sinus, viral herpes when combined with bergamot) | | | | | | | | | Cautions | | ~Avoid direct inhalation ~Not recommended for infants, young children or pregnant women | ~Avoid direct inhalation ~Diffuse for short periods only ~Do not use on children 2 years or less | | | | | | | | | |
The information in this chart is taken from the Essential Oils Desk Reference.Each of these five oils are effective in their own way, so what happens when three of these eucalyptus oils are combined with - Myrtle
- Pine
- Spruce
- Marjoram
- Lavender
- Cypress
- Peppermint
This combination is one of my favorites for colds, coughs, sore throats, bronchitis, sinusitis, and respiratory conditions in general. The EDR associates this R.C. blend with- Decongesting sinus passages
- Combating lung infections
- Relieving allergy symptoms
One of my favorite essential oil recipes is a special cough syrup that I use for coughs, colds, and throat issues. - An almost-full teaspoon of blue agave
- 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil
- 1-2 drops of Eucalyptus radiata or R.C.
Over-the-counter cough syrups upset my stomach, but not this recipe!
Contac me if you'd like to learn more about my favorite Eucalyptus Oil blend.
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