Benefits, Uses and Usage of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

What is Eucalyptus essential oil? Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted by steam distilling the leaves and stems of the Eucalyptus globulus tree. It has a natural, cooling and decongesting aroma with a light sweetness. On top of that, eucalyptus oil is known for its ability to ward off colds and harmful infections while boosting your body's immune system in the process.

6 Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil With a unique chemical composition and a range of medicinal uses, it is considered beneficial for all aspects of life.

1. May Relieve Colds and Flu

Without a doubt, one of the most highly regarded qualities of eucalyptus essential oil is its potential to suppress stubborn coughs, colds, and congestion. In fact, eucalyptus essential oil is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter steam creams due to its content of eucalyptol and cineole. In addition to this, eucalyptus essential oil also naturally contains antiviral and antibacterial properties, further helping to fight viruses and infections.

2. Considered an excellent natural cleaner

Eucalyptus oil's natural antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, along with its refreshing aroma, make it a highly valued essential oil for chemical-free cleaning. Its ability to remove grease and grime also makes eucalyptus oil ideal for cleaning stubborn areas like bathrooms, kitchens, appliances, garages, and more.

3. May Help Relieve Joint Pain

Eucalyptus oil is a common ingredient in a variety of over-the-counter arthritis ointments and creams, and its natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties have been shown to reduce the soreness and inflammation associated with joint and muscle pain.

4. May Promote Clear, Youthful Skin

Want to help soothe painful, inflamed acne? Eucalyptus oil is rich in natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties that may cleanse and clear acne-prone skin.

5. May Act as a Natural Insect Repellent

The chemical makeup of eucalyptus oil contains eucalyptol, alpha-pinene, and d-limonene, three ingredients that help ward off unwanted insects.

How to Use Eucalyptus Oil

Some of our favorite ways to enjoy the aromatic and skincare benefits of eucalyptus oil include:

1. Topical Application:

To help relieve acne, common cold and flu symptoms and enjoy the cooling sensation of eucalyptus, dilute it into a carrier oil and apply to the skin using one of the following methods:

For body application: Simply dilute eucalyptus oil into the carrier oil of your choice, such as jojoba or almond oil, to 2 - 4%.

For facial application: We recommend diluting to 1% using the same method.

2. Inhale through a diffuser

To enjoy the cooling, refreshing and decongesting aroma of eucalyptus oil, simply add a few drops to your aromatherapy diffuser.

Add approximately 5 drops of eucalyptus oil, plug in and start the diffuser

3. Add a few drops to warm water

To create a calming, soothing and decongesting atmosphere, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to warm water. The steam will rise, allowing you to enjoy the aromatic benefits of eucalyptus oil.

What can we diffuse with Eucalyptus essential oil?

Eucalyptus essential oil’s powerful, refreshing, and medicinal aroma blends well with a variety of other essential oils

For a decongestant blend

3 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

3 drops Peppermint essential oil

2 drops Rosemary essential oil

2 drops Lemon essential oil

The cooling, decongesting properties of peppermint essential oil can help relieve colds and flu when combined with eucalyptus essential oil.