Eucalyptus is one of the most well-known evergreen tree species native to Australia. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Its pungent bluish-green leaves contain rich medicinal properties and fragrant volatile oil that has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and eucalyptol which has antibacterial properties.

Eucalyptus leaves contain flavonoids, tannins that reduce inflammation, and phenolic acids. Eucalyptus essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. It is most popular for its ability to treat colds and flu, hair care, wrinkles, and relieve pains.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil Benefits

Eucalyptus for Dental Care

Studies have shown that eucalyptus essential oil contains cineol; an antiseptic that kills bacteria and causes bad breath.

How to use it?

Add eucalyptus essential oil to your dental paste. Brush your teeth for 3 minutes.

Eucalyptus Mouthwash Recipe

You need

• An empty bottle
• 5 drops of peppermint oil
• 5 drops of lemon oil
• 4 tablespoons of water
• 5 drops of clove oil
• 10 drops of eucalyptus oil
• 5 drops of cinnamon oil

In a large container mix all the oils and use this mouthwash regularly.

Skin Health

• Eucalyptus oil contains anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation and unify skin colour.
• It is beneficial to clean your skin from impurities, acne, or other types of skin irritation.
• Therefore, when it comes to skin moisturizing, eucalyptus oil is the best to moisturize your skin and keep it clear and fresh.
• Eucalyptus essential oil is excellent for treating many skin conditions. It is a natural antiseptic that treats wounds, insect bites, redness, and cuts.
• In addition, eucalyptus oil is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin against sun damage because it has a natural SPF3.

How to use eucalyptus essential oil to treat wounds?

Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 5 drops of eucalyptus oil. Apply it on the affected area gently with a cotton ball.

Aromatherapy: After a long day, you feel tired and exhausted eucalyptus oil is prized for its fresh and calming effects on the body and mind as well.

How to use it?

Diffuse: Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil and a few drops of lavender oil to your air diffuser.

Bath: run a bath, add 5 drops of lavender oil, 5 drops of rose oil, 5 drops of chamomile oil, and five drops of eucalyptus oil.

Hair Care

• Eucalyptus oil stimulates hair follicles to grow by massaging the hair with circular motions and increasing blood flow ensuring hair growth.
• Eucalyptus oil has antiseptic properties that eliminate dandruff and cleanse the oily scalp.
• Last but not least, it improves blood circulation in the blood which encourages hair growth.

Hair Mask using Eucalyptus Oil

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil

• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon of eucalyptus
• 1 pot of yoghurt

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Apply the mask to your hair. leave for 1 hour.