Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus leaves
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Eucalyptus globulus essential oil.
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- Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Eucalyptus oil comes from the leaves and twigs of the Eucalyptus globulus tree. It has a woody scent.
Properties
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Immunological
[edit | edit source]Helps fight colds, flu other viral infections.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinusitis and coughs.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Relieves herpes, burns and minor wounds. Improves athlete's foot.
Urological
[edit | edit source]Alleviates urinary tract infections.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't ingest eucalyptus oil.
- Don't use eucalyptus oil if you have epilepsy.
- Don't use eucalyptus oil if you have hypertension (high blood pressure).