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Eucalyptus oil is an essential oil distilled from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. Historically, it has been used across many cultures for a variety of applications including medicinal, as an insect repellent, for fragrances. It also has industrial uses.
Eucalyptus Oil Uses and Benefits
Eucalyptus oil is also known as Nilgiri Oil and has a wide array of beneficial uses. It has analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal and expectorant properties. Which is why it has been deemed to be extremely useful for centuries across many parts of the world.
Following are a few ways in which eucalyptus oil can be used for our day to day beauty and wellbeing. Always remember that pure Eucalyptus oil is a highly concentrated form, so it is always hugely diluted before use, in a suitable carrier oil like coconut oil or almond oil. Typically 1-2% dilution is recommended for regular topical use. Dilution can be a bit higher for home diffusion and other uses which are not regularly topical on the skin.
Eucalyptus essential oil has been used for generations to cure respiratory ailments and wounds. It is great to massage oil, and its aroma helps with focus and tackling exhaustion. We recommend adding Anveya Eucalyptus Oil to your skin, hair and health care.
ANVEYA EUCALYPTUS OIL, 100% PURE, 15ML
- HAIR & SCALP Health
- Helps to overcome ACNE & BLEMISHES
- Use during COLD COUGH & SORE THROAT.
- Antispasmodic and relieves STRAINED MUSCLES.
Also Read : A Complete Guide to Diluting Essential Oils
1. Reduces Pain and Inflammation
Eucalyptus oil has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties which is why it can be used to provide relief from inflammation and pain. Eucalyptus oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties which is why it can help reduce the pain and inflammation associated with joint pain and arthritis.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil for Pain & Inflammation
- Use your fingers to gently massage diluted eucalyptus oil on the affected areas.
- Eucalyptus oil will help relieve muscle pain, soreness and swelling and joint pains.
2. Relieves Cough
The reasons and methods of using eucalyptus oil for cough are simple. It is a natural expectorant and hence helps to relieve a cough.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil for Cough
- Use eucalyptus oil along with peppermint and bergamot oil in a boiling pot of water to produce steam.
- Inhaling the steam containing eucalyptus oil vapours will help you open up your respiratory passages facilitating easy breathing.
- Eucalyptus oil also acts against microbes and viruses causing cough hence treating the underlying problem.
3. Aids Wound Care
Eucalyptus oil acts as a natural antiseptic and promotes healing of small cuts, wounds, insect bites, sores, etc. It also has antibacterial and antiviral properties and hence can prevent wounds from getting infected which is one of the main reasons why it was traditionally used as a healing ointment.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil for Wounds
- Use your fingers to gently rub a few drops of eucalyptus oil, diluted in a suitable carrier oil, on the affected area. Do not apply it while the wound is open.
4. Repels Rats and Mosquitoes
Due to its insecticidal properties not only does eucalyptus oil act as a natural insect repellent but it can also repel rodents like rats from your home. The aroma of eucalyptus oil is known to repel mosquitoes away.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Fill a spray bottle with about 20 drops of eucalyptus oil and water.
- Spray this mixture onto rat prone areas like small openings and the corners of your kitchen.
5. Fights Infections
Eucalyptus oil has antibacterial and antiviral properties which are why it can be used either with aromatherapy or topically to fight off microbes like bacteria and viruses which can make you sick.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Mix eucalyptus oil with clove, lemon, cinnamon and rosemary essential oils.
- Use an essential oil diffuser to diffuse a few drops of this mixture to help you boost your immune system and fight off infections.
6. Improves Respiratory Conditions
Eucalyptus oil has been traditionally used to treat a wide range of respiratory conditions including upper respiratory infections, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, the common cold, cough and sneezing. Eucalyptus essential oil also helps you breathe easier when your nose is congested.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Add 1 to 2 drops of eucalyptus oil in boiling water.
- Place a towel over this boiling water and inhale the steam containing the beneficial fumes of eucalyptus essential oil for about 5 to 10 mins.
7. Eucalyptus Oil for Hair Nourishment
Benefits of eucalyptus oil for hair include an increase in the thickness, shine and overall health of your hair. Eucalyptus oil also helps in nourishing and strengthening your hair.
Also Read : Advantages of Eucalyptus Oil for Hair Growth
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Mix 5 ml of eucalyptus essential oil with 50 ml olive oil to obtain a nourishing hair oil mixture.
- Massage this oil into your scalp using your fingers.
- Shampoo and condition your hair after use.
8. Eucalyptus Oil For Bad Breath
Eucalyptus oil can help deal with bad breath since it has a natural minty fragrance. It not only helps with bad breath, but it’s also an effective way to fight off dental plaque, cavities and gingivitis.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Diluted eucalyptus oil can be used as a natural mouthwash. Take care not to ingest.
- Just add 1 to 2 drops of eucalyptus oil to water, use this to gargle for a few seconds and then spit it out.
9. Eucalyptus Oil for Muscle Pain
Eucalyptus oil can help with muscle pain since it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It works well for inflamed and sore muscles. It is known to increase blood circulation and reduce the pain in the muscles.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Dilute eucalyptus oil in a suitable carrier oil like coconut or almond oil. 2 drops of eucalyptus oil per teaspoon of the carrier oil.
- Use your fingers to gently massage a few drops of the diluted eucalyptus oil on the affected areas.
10. Eucalyptus Oil For Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow and produce extra mucus which causes shortness of breath, coughing and tightness in the chest. Eucalyptus essential oil is a natural anti-inflammatory and helps ease the symptoms of asthma making it easier for the suffering patient to breathe.
It should be kept in mind that eucalyptus oil is just an add-on remedy and should not be used to replace conventional asthma treatment recommended by your doctor.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Make a chest rub by mixing 2 to 3 drops of eucalyptus oil with 1 teaspoon of carrier oil like olive or jojoba oil. Massage this onto the chest.
- Alternatively, eucalyptus oil can be inhaled with steam. Just add 5 drops of eucalyptus oil to a bowl containing hot water, keep a towel over your head and inhale the steam.
11. Eucalyptus Oil For Reducing Fever
Eucalyptus oil can help in reducing your body temperature when you’re suffering from a fever. Eucalyptus oil contains anti-inflammatory substances and acts as a vasodilator which helps it in reducing the intensity of a fever. Use this for mild cases only. If your fever looks like it is linked to another medical problem or needs a doctor's attention, don't consider this remedy as a substitute for taking a doctor's advice.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Mix 1 drop of eucalyptus oil with 3 drops of lavender oil and 1 cup of cold water.
- Soak a washcloth in this water and apply it to the person’s forehead.
14. Eucalyptus Oil For Skin
Eucalyptus oil benefits for skin include using it as a natural sunscreen to protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun. It is also a natural skin moisturizer which helps nourish the skin and help treat dry and itchy skin.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Eucalyptus oil combined with olive oil makes for a good natural sunscreen.
- Eucalyptus oil mixed with one teaspoon of jojoba, olive or sweet almond oil makes for a good natural moisturizer.
- Massage this into the skin to enjoy its moisturizing effects.
15. Eucalyptus Oil For Skin Fungus
Eucalyptus oil has antifungal properties which are why it can help with fungal infections occurring externally on the skin like ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot, onychomycosis, thrush, etc.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Mix 3 drops of eucalyptus oil and 3 drops of tea tree oil in a cup of cold water.
- Soak a small towel or a washcloth in this water and wring it out before applying it on the affected area.
- Alternatively, soak some gauze in this liquid, squeeze out the extra liquid and just use it to bandage the affected area. Leave it overnight.
16. Eucalyptus Oil For Stress
Eucalyptus oil has a good fragrance which is helpful in relieving exhaustion and helps in rejuvenating the mind and body.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Mix a few drops of eucalyptus oil with peppermint oil and add it to an essential oil diffuser.
- Diffuse this mixture at work or when at home. The strong fragrance emitted by eucalyptus oil can help in reducing stress.
17. Eucalyptus Oil For Cleaning And Deodorizing
Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial properties and emits a pleasant fragrance which is why it can be used as a natural cleaning agent as well as a deodorizer. You can use eucalyptus oil as a household cleaning agent for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces like kitchen counters and the floor.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- 20 to 25 drops of eucalyptus oil combined with 1 ½ cups of water and ½ a cup of vinegar will help you create an antibacterial cleaning spray.
- Add this mixture to a spray bottle and use it for general cleaning purposes like cleaning of floors, kitchen sink, as an air freshener and as a surface cleaner.
- Eucalyptus oil can be used in aromatherapy to deodorize your house. It can be used alone or in tandem with a carrier, oils to get rid of foul smells.
18. Eucalyptus Oil For Acne
Eucalyptus oil has antibacterial properties which are why it can help in reducing acne. Acne causing bacteria get killed by eucalyptus oil which is why it’s an effective natural method to treat acne.
Also Read : Eucalyptus Oil for Acne - When To Use & How to use
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil
- Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus oil in a few drops of water
- Use a cotton swab to gently apply this on the affected areas.
So, keep some Eucalyptus oil in your beauty & wellness cabinet and use this power of nature to stay beautiful, stay fabulous!
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