Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree native to Australia and cultivated worldwide such as in India, Europe & South Africa. Eucalyptus oil is extracted from fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs of Eucalyptus globulus through steam distillation. Eucalyptus oil is colorless to pale yellow liquid in appearance; its odor is aromatic and camphor acetous. Eucalyptus essential oil has antiseptic & medicinal value as it is wonderful for all manner of respiratory disease.
Benefits and Uses:
1. It is antiviral, antibacterial (Other Essential oil for Antibacterial), anti-fungal, thus it is best available natural disinfectant. Massaging of the oil helps in curing diarrhea, dysentery and inflammation.
2. Use of eucalyptus oil can also help in diabetes.
3. Massage of few drops of oil increases circulation of blood.
4. It helps in relaxation and reducing headaches as it increases blood circulation of brain, as it is a vasodilator, inhaling it helps to ease asthma.
5. It helps to cure respiratory disorders like asthma, cough and cold, congestion if inhaled and massaged over effected area.
6. This essential oil is a known expectorant, anti-pyre-tic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory therefore it helps in curing cold cough, flu and fever and even measles.
7. It helps in fighting tiredness even jet lag it refreshes mind and body.
8. Pure Eucalyptus oil also helps in curing and easing Rhinitis, over exercised Muscles, Neuralgia, Neuritis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Tuberculosis, and Tennis Elbow.
9. There are several other uses of eucalyptus oil in flavor and fragrances industry, cosmetic industry, confectionery and many more.