| Eucalyptus oil is a popular insect repellent, skin | | | | and affect the cardiovascular system. Such problems |
| treatment and aromatherapy oil. Using eucalyptus oil | | | | have however only been reported in patients that |
| wisely and with caution is important since it is a | | | | swallowed really large amounts of eucalyptus oil |
| potent remedy that can produce sever side effects | | | | mouthwash. Swallowing a very small amount of |
| when used excessively or in combination with the | | | | eucalyptus oil mouthwash when you are gurgling is |
| wrong drugs. By knowing the potential hazards linked | | | | much less dangerous, but should of course be |
| to improper use of eucalyptus oil you will be able to | | | | avoided. Do not let children use eucalyptus oil |
| use eucalyptus oil more safe and avoid dangerous | | | | mouthwash unless it has been prescribed by a |
| side effects. It is always important to understand | | | | licensed health professional. Children are more |
| how a remedy can affect your body before you | | | | sensitive to toxics and the risk of them swallowing |
| commence any treatment. Recognizing the early | | | | mouthwash is also higher. |
| signs of eucalyptus oil poisoning and allergic reactions | | | | Eucalyptus oil is an important part of many |
| to eucalyptus oil is very important. | | | | aromatherapy treatments. Adding eucalyptus oil to |
| You should avoid using eucalyptus oil internally unless | | | | baths are very popular, but some people have |
| you are under the supervision of a licensed health | | | | reported laboured breathing, wooziness and |
| professional. The reason behind this advice is the | | | | drowsiness after taking long and hot baths with |
| instances where people have developed severe toxic | | | | eucalyptus oil. It is of course hard to know whether |
| reactions to eucalyptus oil when drinking it. If you | | | | this was caused by the long and hot bath, or by the |
| have ingested eucalyptus oil and begin to suffer from | | | | eucalyptus oil, or by the combination of both, but |
| vomiting, nausea and/or stomach pain you should | | | | caution is still recommended when using eucalyptus oil |
| seek immediate medical attention. High doses of | | | | for the first time. Start by taking a shorter bath with |
| eucalyptus oil can cause bleedings, seizures and heart | | | | a small amount of eucalyptus oil to test your |
| problems. Severe eucalyptus oil poisoning can even | | | | sensitivity. Another problem linked to long and strong |
| lead to coma and death. Animal tests show that | | | | eucalyptus oil baths are skin irritation. |
| ingested eucalyptus oil will affect the blood sugar | | | | Applying eucalyptus oil directly to the skin is a |
| levels, but more studies must be carried out if we | | | | common treatment for a wide range of skin |
| want to know for sure whether or not this is true | | | | problems, but you should keep in mind that the |
| for humans as well. | | | | strong eucalyptus oil can cause skin irritation, |
| Eucalyptus oil is a popular ingredient in many | | | | especially if the skin is already injured by eczema, |
| mouthwashes, and such mouthwashes should | | | | burns or similar. A painful burning feeling can develop, |
| therefore be kept out of reach for children and pets. | | | | sometimes combined with skin rashes. Try the |
| If a person swallows large amounts of eucalyptus oil | | | | eucalyptus oil on a piece of healthy skin to test your |
| mouthwash, the toxics can cause multi-organ failure | | | | sensitivity before you proceed to treat upset skin. |