Healing properties of eucalyptus were known to the natives of Australia. Today, various diseases are treated with the leaves of the evergreen mighty giant. Eucalyptus is cultivated on the Black Sea coast, in California, Brazil and China. Significantly expanded not only the area of growth of this tree, but also the sphere of use of its leaves, and all thanks to the essential oil contained in them.
This is the most valuable product, which is famous for its spicy-bitter taste, useful properties and pleasant aroma. Eucalyptus oil contains healing resins, bitterness, tannins and phytoncides - these are substances that adversely affect pathogens and bacteria.
The power of eucalyptus is colossal: it easily destroys pathogenic microbes - staphylococci, dysentery bacillus and streptococci, and also inhibits the reproduction and growth of tuberculous bacteria, Trichomonas. It has been repeatedly proven that eucalyptus oil fights malaria.fever. The fragrance of this plant repels harmful insects.
Where this mighty tree grows, mosquitoes and mosquitoes do not fly. Infusions from the plant help to cope with insect bites and get rid of infectious diseases. Preparations containing eucalyptus oil have antiseptic, expectorant, analgesic, antimicrobial, antiparasitic and antihelminthic effects. Healers used it to treat the gastrointestinal tract. It also helps with pediculosis.
Eucalyptus oil is widely used for colds, congestion and coughs. It perfectly eliminates inflammatory processes in the respiratory tract. To get rid of rhinitis, you can prepare medicinal drops: pour 20 grams of dry eucalyptus leaves with a glass of vegetable (you can take sunflower or olive) oil, boil for ten minutes and let the broth brew for 5 hours. Then filter the infusion through gauze and instill 5 drops up to five times a day. In a few days, you will completely get rid of congestion.
Steam inhalation shows a good result. Healing vapors help eliminate migraines and fatigue, normalize blood circulation and relax muscles. Eucalyptus oil is also used in gynecology - in the form of douches for ulcers and erosions of the cervix. Externally, it is prescribed as an analgesic for sciatica, rheumatism, neuralgia and lumbago.
As a preventive measure against many diseases, use aroma lamps, aromatic padsor aroma medallions. Healing aromas will provide a good sleep, protect against microbes and correct the psycho-emotional state. The essential oil improves the function of the sebaceous glands, eliminates inflammation (blackheads, acne, pimples) on the skin, prevents hair loss and eliminates dandruff.
Baths with the addition of a herbal product have a beneficial effect on the nervous system and relieve tension.
Do not forget about precautions: eucalyptus oil is contraindicated for children under two years of age, it should be used with caution in people with high blood pressure and during pregnancy. Read the instructions for use carefully!
Of course, the benefits of eucalyptus oil are endless, hardly enough pages to describe them. Eucalyptus is a real gift of nature, which is sent to people to get rid of various ailments.
