Eucalyptus oil – Ideal for aromatherapy and suitable for aroma diffusers
Eucalyptus trees thrive primarily in Australia, America and the Mediterranean. They belong to the myrtle family of plants. There are more than 600 known species of eucalyptus that contain different essential oils.
The main ingredient eucalyptol, also called 1,8-cineole, is known for its refreshing effect and makes eucalyptus oil a proven helper for coughs, colds and colds. It stimulates the body's own cleansing of the mucous membranes, has a secretolytic effect (expectorant), promotes expectoration, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and decongestant and thus improves free breathing. It is used for flu infections and sinus infections. Due to the antibacterial effect of eucalyptus oil, it is also in the
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Eucalyptus oil
The tried and tested home remedy eucalyptus oil is particularly helpful for colds and other respiratory diseases. But the essential oil has even more to offer. Below you will find out interesting facts about eucalyptus oil.
Thanks to its health-promoting ingredients, eucalyptus oil is used in many products such as cough drops and mouthwash. The active ingredient cineole in eucalyptus oil loosens stuck mucus from the bronchi and sinuses, which is why using eucalyptus oil makes sense for colds. This material in eucalyptus oil also benefits people with symptoms of asthma and chronic bronchitis, especially in the cold winter months.
Eucalyptus oil also has a positive effect on health when applied externally. Applying eucalyptus oil to the skin promotes blood circulation. The essential oil also has an anti-inflammatory, relaxing and soothing effect. Eucalyptus oil is also helpful for muscle pain and rheumatism.
It is worth knowing that eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil can be used for bacterial and fungal infections. Since eucalyptus oil is antimicrobial, it fights bacteria. Thanks to its fungicidal effect, eucalyptus oil can kill fungi and thus help with fungal diseases.
Despite the numerous positive effects on health, caution is advised when taking eucalyptus oil. The main ingredient cineole can irritate mucous membranes. Therefore, eucalyptus oil should never be used undiluted. Quality also plays an important role in the selection. Casida's natural eucalyptus oil is free of genetic engineering and chemical additives.
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