Eucalyptus essential oil

Eucalyptus essential oil is obtained from leavesdifferent varieties of eucalyptus wood by distillation with water. Depending on what kind of eucalyptus was used in the production of oil, Eucalyptus oil is divided into varieties that can differ in color and aroma. So, the aroma of different varieties of oil can have a citrus, mint or camphor color. However, the pharmacological properties of different types of oil are similar.

The most famous way of using eucalyptus oil - rinsing and hot and cold inhalation for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the pharynx and upper respiratory tract (cough, cold, flu, bronchitis, tonsillitis,sinusitis, rhinitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis). Due to its bactericidal properties, eucalyptus essential oil helps to quickly and effectively cope with inflammation. In addition, it has antipyretic and diaphoretic effects.

Aromatizing the air with eucalyptus oil is an excellent way to prevent infectious diseases. Another flavor of this oil deodorizes the air in the room and discourages insects.

Like all other essential oils, Eucalyptus oil has an antiseptic and wound healing effect. Therefore, it is used externally in the form of applications and compresses for the treatment of burns, frostbite, wounds and other lesions of the skin and mucous membranes.

Also, this oil can be applied to the skin with shingles, measles, chicken pox, chickenpox, herpes. Another sphere external application of eucalyptus oil - removal of muscle tension after physical exertion and elimination of swelling and joint pain with arthritis.

But this area of ​​eucalyptus oil is not limited. It has tonic and immunomodulatory effect. Baths and syringings with eucalyptus oil are used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.

In cosmetology, eucalyptus oil is used to care for the problem skin, enriching them with creams, tonics and othercosmetical tools. It helps to fight acne, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores. You can also add eucalyptus oil in shampoos and hair balms to combat dandruff and strengthen hair.

In aromatherapy, eucalyptus oil is used for struggle with drowsiness and increased fatigue, mood swings and emotional overloads. Its aroma is especially useful during the sessions anddeadlines, since this essential oil helps to awaken the reserve forces of the body, increase concentration of attention, improve mental activity, "spur" logical thinking. Also, the aroma of eucalyptus oil will help get rid of the headache caused by fatigue and stuffiness.

How is eucalyptus essential oil used in aromatherapy? Here is a list of the main ways of using eucalyptus oil with the indication of dosage:

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  aroma lamp: 2-5 k. per 15 square meters. m of the area of ​​the room;
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  aromamedalion: 2-3 k.
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  aromatic: 4-7 cells per emulsifier (milk, salt, etc.);
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  massage: 7-10 k. per 10 ml of transport oil;
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  Inhalation: 1-2 k. with the duration of the procedure 4-7 minutes;
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  compresses and rinses: 10-15 cells per 1 tbsp. water;
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  syringing: 3-5 to. and 0.5 tsp. soda for 1 tbsp. water;
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  Trituration of the chest for colds, flu, bronchitis: 0,5-2 ml per 25 ml of almond oil;
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  Enrichment of cosmetic products: 3-10 k. per 5-10 ml of the drug.

This oil can be used in combination with other essential oils. A complimentary (complementary) flavor is the aroma of Neroli oil. Also eucalyptus oil fits well with citrus oils (orange, lemon,bitter orange, petitgrane), lavender, pine, cedar, rosemary, and also with cumin oils, rosewood, marjoram, cedar, pelargonium (geranium), vetiver.