Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that are effective at treating wounds, burns, cuts, abrasions, sores and scrapes.

 

It also can be made into a salve or healing ointment and put on bug bites and stings. Along with acting as a natural pain reliever to the area, it also keeps the area from getting infected, which speeds healing.

 

This is an essential oil to keep stocked in your natural first aid kit or home medicine cabinet.

 

Go to "Essential Oil Suggestions ' for some ideas on how to use this essential oil.

 

Here are some suggestions:

 

Body Compress

Blend 10 drops of Eucalyptus oil with 2 cups of tepid water. Soak washcloths and wrap the wet cloths around arms and legs and cover the areas with a dry towel.

 

Cold Sore

If you feel a cold sore coming on or need relief from a cold sore try the remedy below:

Add 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint , and Tea Tree oils Plus 2-3 drops of a carrier oil such as coconut, almond, or olive oil
Mix all of the above and apply it to the sore 3-4 times a day. Speeds up healing and feel instant cooling pain relief.

 

Diffuser

Add several drops of Eucalyptus oil in your diffuser and breathe in the medicinal vapors all night long. (Don't forget to add the water)

 

Fever rub

Combine 3-5 drops of Eucalyptus oil with one teaspoon carrier oil, such as jojoba or almond oil, and rub into the temples, back of neck, and the bottoms of the feet.

Repeat every 15-20 minutes until the temperature goes down.
 

Keep pests away

 Ants, cockroaches, and pests detest the smell of Eucalyptus oil.

Soak a few cotton balls with 3-5 drops of Eucalyptus oil and place them in the pest-infested areas.

 

For other ideas how to use essential oils check out our ESSENTIAL OIL-BOOK

Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. For external use only

Our products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.