Eucalyptus Oil Uses

Eucalyptus is a flowering tree, found in abundance in Australia and parts of Asia, which is known for its medicinal value, as well as its ill effects on the environment. These trees have several uses for humans and animals alike.

As far as the negative aspect is concerned, it is its tendency to disturb the ground water level by sucking excessive amount of water through its roots.

That being said, the advantages of various products of this tree do have an edge over its disadvantages. One such product is the oil extracted from it, which is used as a pain reliever, tick repellent, and so on.

One of the popular essential oils, eucalyptus oil has been in use for thousands of years. Initially used as a natural remedy to treat various health problems, today it has made a place for itself in modern medicine, riding on its benefits that have been scientifically proved time and again.

Its health benefits have made it an important constituent of a range of home remedies and medication meant for the treatment of humans as well as animals.

• Eucalyptus oil is one of the prominently used oils in aromatherapy. It is extensively used to tackle various health disorders, including stress, depression, and migraines.

• Applying it externally can help in getting relief from excessive pain. Owing to this quality, it is widely used in pain relief medication.
• It is known to provide relief from ailments such as rheumatism and arthritis as well.

• An efficient stimulant, this oil helps in increasing cardiac activity and thus, contributes to proper functioning of the heart.
• A powerful antiseptic, it is also used as an antiseptic gargle. In fact, its germicidal properties are known to be highly effective in killing Staphylococcus bacteria.

• One of the prominent uses of this oil revolves around its ability to cure tuberculosis.
• Applying eucalyptus oil externally or using it in form of a cold compress can help in treating fever, which is one of the prominent symptoms of infectious diseases.

• It is also used to treat various respiratory tract ailments, including sinus infection.
• The anti-microbial properties of this oil makes it a useful component in treating several viral infections.
• It's a powerful tick repellent and thus, protects you and your pets from tick-borne infections.

• Some studies also reveal that a combination of eucalyptus oil and antibiotics is beneficial in treating skin ulcers and other such ailments.
• In fact, it is a popular treatment method chosen by veterinary doctors to treat dogs with distemper.
• Animals suffering from septicemia and food poisoning are also treated using this oil.
• Owing to its disinfectant properties, it also helps in curing various parasitic infections in animals.

While the uses of eucalyptus oil exist in plenty, the same has some side effects as well. These include convulsions, diarrhea, drowsiness, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pain, etc., and are normally triggered when it is used in large amounts. It being a high stimulant oil, should not be used during pregnancy, or by people suffering from high blood pressure, epilepsy, and other heart diseases. Hence, we can conclude that, although eucalyptus oil has numerous benefits, one has to be careful when using it, especially in case of oral use.