| Recently I came down with a cold, flu, and some | | | | If you have EMU oil, you can add a drop or two of |
| heavy chest congestion. My 8-year daughter also | | | | EMU to the eucalyptus oil to help it penetrate your |
| became sick. | | | | skin faster and deeper. EMU oil has the property of |
| One of the Natural Remedies I used was Eucalyptus | | | | penetrating the skin and moving deep into your |
| Oil, which helped to reduce the chest congestion and | | | | tissues and to carry any other substances that are |
| the symptoms of the flu. | | | | mix with it into the skin. |
| Herbalists use this oil to treat colds, coughs, and | | | | I use plenty of eucalyptus oil in the rub, but some of |
| other respiratory ailments. Eucalyptus helps to loosen | | | | you might react to it so just rub a little to see it you |
| phlegm and improve lung function. | | | | will be ok with it. If you use eucalyptus oil with other |
| The active ingredient in eucalyptus oil is cineol or | | | | oils, it becomes less irritating. |
| euclyptol. | | | | Eucalyptus oil can also be used in a steam inhalation |
| The oil is a fine decongestant and has strong | | | | to help with colds or flu.You can also mix eucalyptus |
| germicidal and antibacterial effects. Some other uses | | | | with tea tree oil and massage your chest and back |
| for Eucalyptus are skin problems, muscle, and nerve | | | | when you have the flu. |
| pain. It has been used as diuretic, and to lower blood | | | | You can also mix eucalyptus with thyme, rosemary |
| sugar. | | | | and lemon and diffuse it into the room when you are |
| Here's how I use this oil to help me when I have a | | | | sick with the flu or cold. |
| cold with cough and chest congestion. Just before | | | | Only use eucalyptus for the time need to clear you |
| bedtime, I rub the oil on my chest and throat. Then I | | | | cold. Long-term use of this oil has an effect on the |
| wrap a cloth around my neck to keep it warm and | | | | liver. |
| to help the eucalyptus to penetrate the skin. | | | | Do not use eucalyptus oil on children under 6 years. |