Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus - The Healing Plant from Down Under

When it comes to being a well-rounded and helpful herb, you can’t do much better than eucalyptus. There are hundreds of way you can use eucalyptus to help soothe your skin and improve your health. This plant hails from Australia and was used by the aborigines first as a powerful medication. But the amazing uses of eucalyptus are well known by people all over the world now.

There are many things you can do to use eucalyptus. The first is to purchase ointments made from eucalyptus. These ointments can be used to treat skin irritations and minor wounds. It has a natural healing power that will soothe your skin and promote healing quickly.

Purchasing the essential oil will unlock many uses for eucalyptus. You can dilute it and apply it directly to your nose and chest when you’re suffering from a cold. It will help to open up your nasal passages naturally and allow you to have relief from a cold or allergies. In addition, you can use eucalyptus in a warm compress to soothe sinus pain and pressure.

Eucalyptus tea can work to help soothe a sore throat and treat problems such as bronchitis. Sipping on a steamy cup of eucalyptus tea will also help to open your nasal passages and provide you with relief.

For bad breath, you can use tincture of eucalyptus diluted as a mouthwash. This will help to kill the bacteria that are causing your bad breath in the first place. It’s a natural way to have pleasant breath.

Diluted eucalyptus oil will also be a great treatment to apply to bruises, joint sprains, and arthritic joints. It will help to soothe aching muscles and bones in a natural way. Adding eucalyptus oil to a footbath can also help to freshen smelly feet and rejuvenate them from a hard day of work.

Once you begin to use eucalyptus, you’ll find that it’s a great solution for many health problems – especially during the winter months when coughs and colds run rampant and dampness causes rheumatism to flare up.

To use eucalyptus, you can purchase the essential oils, loose leaves, and even tea bags. You can also purchase ointments that actually contain eucalyptus as the active ingredient. These are formulated to be applied directly to the skin.

To create a soothing eye mask, mix eucalyptus leaves with rice and place into a sewn cloth pouch. Microwave the pouch for a minute and apply to your head and face to relieve sinus pressure and open the nasal passages.