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There have been times when you have severe cough and sore throat which tend to lag with you although you had medication. Sometimes we have acne and after applying all the expensive creams and lotions they still remain there? Well there is a magic solution to all these problems, Eucalyptus plant. You might have heard about this plant before. In this article we are going to take a look at all the benefits of eucalyptus plant.
Here Are Some Of The Benefits Of Eucalyptus Plant:
Antiseptic Agent
This oil is highly recommended in your first aid box due to its fast healing and remedial properties. It is widely used for the treatment of blisters, bruises and cuts. Applying it on the skin gets it relief from irritation is very much appropriate for skin eruptions, herpes, chicken pox and acne. In case you want to make a homemade remedy you need to mix the oil with apple cider and vinegar and dab on the areas that are bothering you. Other than that the mixture can also be used for boils, wounds and insect bites.
Aromatherapy
Many aroma therapists use this oil as a remedy. On inhaling the sweet smelling oil it helps to relax the body and a few drops of the oil on hot water for bath get you to a different zone. The steam and the aroma help you to calm down.
Relax Sore Muscles
This oil can be used in massages, all you have to do is add a few drops of the essential oil in coconut and apply it on the skin with gentle rubbing motion.
Shingles
Shingles can be treated with eucalyptus oil. The essential oil is anti viral in nature and has anti inflammatory properties which help in ease the pain that are caused due to rashes and is strong analgesic properties.
Hair Benefits
Eucalyptus oil has anti fungal properties which helps it to keep infection and residue to build up in the hair that is clog the pores of the head.
Follicle Stimulation
Follicles are the openings from where our hair grows out. Eucalyptus oil has some chemicals which helps them to promote the blood vessels in cleansing and in the process they promote follicle stimulation which promotes hair development and the basic idea of circles and the even blood flow in the skin around it.
Hair Health
Eucalyptus oil helps in improving the thickness of the hair and also provides shine to the hair. Using too much of this product might lead to greasy scalp but most of the experts suggest that this oil should be applied an hour before bathing.
Head Lice
Eucalyptus oil has plenty of bug repellent quantities which are natural pesticides and are quite common for the people that use eucalyptus as an essential oil in order to treat lice. It is an excellent alternative to the conventional cures that are available in the market.
Dental Problems
Eucalyptus oil is naturally minty in taste and is used to get fresh breath. Other than that it is also used to cure cavity, plaque and gingivitis. It has germicidal characteristics which help them to effectively fight the dental problems.
Asthma
Massaging few drops of eucalyptus on the chest during asthma or inhaling the aroma directly helps you to breathe faster and better.
Bronchitis
Similar to that of asthma, when the eucalyptus oil is used to massage the back, chest and throat, results in getting instant relief from the bronchitis related problems.
Congestion
If you are suffering from nasal congestion, inhaling eucalyptus oil from a bottle will help you to rejuvenate the nasal passage and clear it.
Cooling
Eucalyptus oil also helps to cool the body down. During summer season when you might have the risk of heat stroke and you need immediate cool down, a few drops of eucalyptus oil is all you need.
Cough
On diffusing the oil in the room and massaging the oil onto the reflex joints of the feet and the throat and chest helps in relief from cough. It basically smoothen the nasal cavity and throat and offer respite from cough.
Diabetes
Diabetes patient suffers from vasodilatation, which whole using eucalyptus oil increases the circulation in the patient and massaging the oil onto the body with some lotion regularly after bath helps in increasing the circulation of blood throughout the body.
The most important ingredient of the plant is the eucalyptus oil which is extracted from the dried leaves of the tree. The sweet leaves are distilled steam and the oil is made out. The oil is colorless and scents more like a wood.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.