Eucalyptus Oil For Colds and Flu

Recently I came down with a cold, flu, and someIf you have EMU oil, you can add a drop or two of
heavy chest congestion. My 8-year daughter alsoEMU 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 Eucalyptuspenetrating the skin and moving deep into your
Oil, which helped to reduce the chest congestion andtissues 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, andI use plenty of eucalyptus oil in the rub, but some of
other respiratory ailments. Eucalyptus helps to loosenyou 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 oroils, it becomes less irritating.
euclyptol.Eucalyptus oil can also be used in a steam inhalation
The oil is a fine decongestant and has strongto help with colds or flu.You can also mix eucalyptus
germicidal and antibacterial effects. Some other useswith tea tree oil and massage your chest and back
for Eucalyptus are skin problems, muscle, and nervewhen you have the flu.
pain. It has been used as diuretic, and to lower bloodYou 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 asick with the flu or cold.
cold with cough and chest congestion. Just beforeOnly use eucalyptus for the time need to clear you
bedtime, I rub the oil on my chest and throat. Then Icold. Long-term use of this oil has an effect on the
wrap a cloth around my neck to keep it warm andliver.
to help the eucalyptus to penetrate the skin.Do not use eucalyptus oil on children under 6 years.