| Eucalyptus is more than just that crafty stem of | | | | activity. |
| leaves used in wall decor and other home made | | | | Eucalyptus oil can be applied externally to treat croup |
| crafts. Although these decorations add a fresh scent | | | | and other spasmodic throat problems. |
| and attractive accent to your home, eucalyptus is | | | | When used as an ingredient with catheter oil, |
| also available as an essential oil that may benefit you | | | | Eucalyptus oil can be used to lubricate and sterilize |
| in other ways. Eucalyptus oil has a clear, thin | | | | urethral catheters. |
| appearance that provides a fresh, cooling, and | | | | Equine veterinarians use Eucalyptus oil to treat |
| soothing application with a soft earthy aroma. | | | | influenza in horses. |
| Eucalyptus oil is most commonly used to treat skin | | | | Veterinarians also find Eucalyptus oil helpful in treating |
| irritations such as insect bites, blisters, irritations and | | | | dogs with distemper, along with other animals |
| other wounds. The use of Eucalyptus oil is also widely | | | | suffering with septicemia, or blood poisoning. It can |
| used to treat congestion and respiratory distress as | | | | also be helpful in aiding with parasite infestations. |
| well as other medical disorders. Sinus pressure can be | | | | Eucalyptus oil is used widely by the natives in the |
| relived naturally by simply massaging a small drop of | | | | country of origin as a remedy for fevers, asthma, |
| Eucalyptus oil onto your temples and on your | | | | whooping cough and other maladies. |
| ‘third eye' or where your nose meets your | | | | Works as a diuretic to treat Dropsy. |
| forehead, being careful to avoid contact with the | | | | Works as a deodorizer and excitant when applied |
| eyes. Eucalyptus oil will also provide relief to sore | | | | locally for foul-smelling mucous discharges, e.g. vaginal, |
| muscles when added to massage oil. Isn't it amazing | | | | gonorrheal, septicemia, gangrene and cancerous |
| what one little plant can do? | | | | ulcerations. |
| Essential oils are very complex and are often | | | | When applied externally, Eucalyptus oil can provide |
| referred to as the "Life Force" of the plants from | | | | relief in a variety of other respiratory distresses. |
| which they are derived. These essential oils are | | | | If used internally in large doses, Eucalyptus oil can |
| stored in the plants cells, ducts and glandular hairs | | | | turn into an irritant to the kidneys and suppress the |
| that extend along the flowers, through the leaves, | | | | nervous system by eventually arresting the |
| stems, bark and down into the roots. These plants | | | | respiratory system on the medullar center. Eucalyptus |
| are often considered a gift from Mother Nature to | | | | oils, along with other essential oils must be used as |
| provide us with a unique medicinal healing, along with | | | | directed to avoid possible overdoses that can be |
| a protective, regenerating and intoxicating essential oil | | | | very harmful. Eucalyptus overdose symptoms include: |
| that is exceedingly beneficial to all human kind. A | | | | drowsiness, convulsions, muscle weakness, shallow or |
| single essential oil is so highly concentrated and very | | | | rapid breathing, difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain, |
| powerful. These concentrated essential oils can | | | | diarrhea, vomiting and dizziness. If an overdose is |
| contain hundreds of molecularly designed components | | | | suspected, call your local Poison Control Center |
| that are adjusted just right to induce an assortment | | | | immediately for guidance. You must be able to |
| of reactions in the human body. Even one or two | | | | provide the Poison Control Counselors of the patients |
| drops of an essential oil can produce significant | | | | age, weight and condition, along with the name of |
| results, which is why it's very important to use these | | | | the product and when possible the ingredients and |
| essential oils only as directed. | | | | the strengths of the ingredients. You may also be |
| You should always consult with your physician or | | | | asked what time dose was taken and in what |
| aroma therapist prior to using ANY essential oils, | | | | amount for the Poison Control Counselor to better |
| especially if you are pregnant or have any existing | | | | assist you. If you are instructed to go to the |
| medical conditions. The top ten uses for Eucalyptus | | | | Emergency room, be sure to bring the bottle along |
| essential oils are as follows: | | | | with you. You can call Poison Control at anytime from |
| Eucalyptus oil can be used as an antiseptic gargle. | | | | anywhere in the United States at 1-800-222-1222. |
| As a stimulant, Eucalyptus oil can increase cardiac | | | | |