Top 5 Essential Oil for Your Spa – No.2 Eucalyptus Oil
Overview
Eucalyptus is a tree of which dried leaves and oil are used to make medicine for various conditions. Eucalyptus oil is traditionally used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve respiratory conditions.
The conditions eucalyptus may help with include asthma, cough, sore throats, and headaches. It is also considered to be one of the best essential oil that help boost the immune system and protect people from infections.
Science support
Research shows that eucalyptus can inhibit bacteria that may cause infections, fever and flu. Adding eucalyptus into warm water and inhale the steam can help recover from colds.
Benefits
Improves respiratory conditions: eucalyptus can help stimulate the immune system and provide antioxidant protection; thus the respiratory circulation is alleviated.
Aids wound care: because of eucalyptus’s antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, it’s effective against skin problems like blisters, boils, cuts, insect bites and other conditions.
Boosts mental clarity: research shows that applying eucalyptus oil, together with peppermint oil and ethanol to large areas of the forehead and temples can help increase cognitive performance and boost energy and mental clarity.
