Eucalyptus Essential Oil’s active components contribute to its reputation as a purifying, cleansing, clarifying, and immune-boosting oil that is ideal for use on skin and in aromatherapy. It facilitates easy breathing, enhances feelings of relaxation, creates a refreshing feeling when used in massages, soothes nervous tension, and helps clear the mind, among its various other benefits. These healing benefits can be attributed to the oil’s anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and stimulating qualities, among other valuable properties.
Relieves cough and helps breathe easy
Eucalyptus oil has been used to relieve coughing and may provide some cold symptom relief. It is one of the active ingredients of over-the-counter cough vapor rubs and topical decongestants. The oil reacts with mucous membranes, decreasing inflammation and mucus buildup not only reducing mucus but helping loosen it so that you can cough it up. As a powerful anti-inflammatory and decongestant, it loosens phlegm and clears congestion to reduce sinus pressure and allow for easier breathing. Its cooling and soothing properties also help relieve uncontrollable coughing.
Alleviates headaches
Due to its ability to relieve pressure on the sinuses, eucalyptus oil is most effective in helping to clear up a sinus migraine. However, it has been found to also help relax both the facial muscles and the mind, which could help soothe a headache.
Boosts immune health and Controls allergies
Eucalyptus oil has been found to stimulate an immune response that reduces the chance of you catching any cold and flu viruses .It works by increasing macrophages in the blood that improves your immunity and encourages faster recovery from infections. Macrophages are white blood cells that work by destroying foreign particles. As a natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pain-reliever, applying eucalyptus oil as a chest and body rub can help reduce many flu symptoms and bring down a fever.
Eases sore muscles and joint pain
Research suggests that eucalyptus oil eases joint pain. In fact, many popular over-the- counter creams and ointments used to soothe pain from conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis contain this essential oil. Eucalyptus oil helps to reduce pain and inflammation associated with many conditions. It may also be helpful to people experiencing back pain or those recovering from a joint or muscle injury. Eucalyptus contains many anti-inflammatory compounds, such as cineole and limonene, which may act as pain relievers. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of eucalyptus oil, it can do wonders relieving muscle stiffness, sprains and strains after strenuous exercise. It can also help reduce the chronic pain, swelling and inflammation caused by backache, arthritis and injuries to joints like knees or elbows.
Promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety
Eucalyptus is widely believed to decrease symptoms of stress. Eucalyptus contains eucalyptol, which has been found to possess anti-anxiety properties. Researchers believe that it decreases the activity of sympathetic nervous system — our stress response system — and increases the activity of parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation. Used in aromatherapy, the cooling scent of Eucalyptus Essential Oil is known to relieve mental exhaustion by boosting circulation to the brain, thereby stimulating the mind out of sluggishness, and rejuvenating the spirit.
Combats stress and Promotes mental clarity
The invigorating scent of eucalyptus oil stimulates the senses. This not only helps refresh and re-energize the body, but also has a calming, soothing effect on the mind. It can also be used to reduce stress and mood disorders.By invigorating the senses, eucalyptus oil helps improve focus and concentration, effectively clearing the mind. Its also been found to improve brain function.