I take no responsibility for any death, illness or injury caused by the use of Eucalyptus Oil or TeaTree Oil it is up to you to make sure there are no allergic reactions and use the correct measures and quantities.
Disclaimer: This isn't my own work I did have a page saved on my wifes laptop of my own work but something somewhere went south and its gone never the less I did find this which runs along the same lines.
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The health benefits of eucalyptus oil can be attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating, and other medicinal properties.
Due to the medicinal uses of eucalyptus oil and the compound eucalyptol present in it, it is used in a variety of over the counter drugs including rubs, inhalers, liniments, rash creams, and mouthwashes. The health benefits of eucalyptus oil include the following:
Respiratory Problems: Eucalyptus essential oil is effective for treating a number of respiratory problems including cold, cough, running nose, sore throat, asthma, nasal congestion, bronchitis and sinusitis. Eucalyptus oil is antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti inflammatory and decongestant in nature which makes it a good ingredient for many medicines for treating respiratory problems. A study published in Laryngoscope in 2004 shows its usefulness in treating non-bacterial sinusitis. Patients suffering from non-bacterial sinusitis showed faster improvement when given medicines containing eucalyptus oil. Gargles of eucalyptus oil mixed with warm water are effective on treating sore throat.
Wounds: Eucalyptus essential oil is a good antiseptic owing to its germicidal properties. On its exposure to air, ozone is formed which is a well-known antiseptic. Hence eucalyptus oil is used for healing wounds, ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions and sores. It is also effective on insect bites and stings.
Muscle Pain: During muscle and joint pains, massaging eucalyptus oil on the skin surface helps in getting relief from the pain. The volatile eucalyptus oil is analgesic and anti inflammatory in nature. Therefore it is often recommended to patients suffering from rheumatism, lumbago, sprained ligaments and tendons, stiff muscles, aches, fibrosis and even nerve pain. The oil is massage in circular motion on affected areas.
Mental Exhaustion: An important reason why people like using eucalyptus oil is that it provides a cooling and refreshing effect. Normally people suffering from any disorder are down. Eucalyptus oil, which is stimulating, removes exhaustion and mental sluggishness and rejuvenates the spirits of the sick. It is also effective in treating stress and mental disorders.
Dental Care: Eucalyptus essential oil is very effective against cavities, dental plaques, gingivitis and other dental infections due to its germicidal properties.
Skin Care: Eucalyptus oil is often applied topically to treat skin infections.
Diabetes: Eucalyptus oil when taken internally controls blood sugar.
Fever: It is also used for treating fever and reducing the body temperature. Therefore it is also called fever oil.
Intestinal Germs: Eucalyptus oil is a vermifuge and hence is used to remove germs in the intestine.
Aromatherapy Uses of tea tree oil, health benifits:
SKIN CARE: Abscess, acne, athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, dandruff,
herpes, insect bites, oily skin, rashes (nappy rash), spots, verrucae, warts,
wounds.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis,
tuberculosis, whooping cough.
GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM: Thrush, vaginitis, cystitis, pruitis.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: Colds, fever, 'flu, infectious illnesses such as chicken pox.
Antiseptic / Bacretrial Properties of tea tree oil
Treatment of cuts, burns, insect bites, infected splinters and all kinds of
wounds, especially dirty or ones which contain puss. As an antiseptic it is
valuable for general skin care, spots, acne and blackheads etc. As a general
disinfectant it is especially useful for respiratory or genito-urinary tract
infections i.e. bronchitis and sinusitis or cystitis.
Anti-fungal Properties of tea tree oil
Tea Tree's effective treatment for ringworm, athletes foot, thrush (candida). It
has also been used to combat fungal diseases affecting animals fish and plants.
Anti-viral Properties of tea tree oil
Viruses are the invading organisms responsible for most epidemic illnesses. As a
powerful anti-viral agent, Tea Tree is effective in fighting many common
infectious diseases such as measles, chicken pox, flu, cold and shingles, as
well as other viral complaints i.e. cold sores, verrucae and warts.
Immuno-stimulant Properties of tea tree oil
It this context Tea Tree is of great value as a preventative remedy to help the
body fight off all kinds of infection. Especially important if the body is
already in a weakened condition brought on by either stress, illness or the use
of antibiotics or other drugs which have lowered the body's natural resistance
levels. It can be helpful to those who need to build up their strength before a
surgical operation or for those suffering from chronic or long standing
debilitating illness. Its possible application to AIDS is also currently being
researched.
Please remember Tea tree oil needs to be diluted as it can prove hazardous to sensitive skin.
