Tag: Eucalyptus Oil

When used in a diffuser, some essential oils exhibit antimicrobial activity in the air. It's an excellent way to naturally disinfect the home without harsh chemicals. Tea tree oil, a popular antimicrobial remedy, is especially strong against the flu virus. Eucalyptus, cinnamon bark, lemongrass, and thyme essential oils have similar benefits, so don't hesitate to mix and match your favorite scents. Use an electric diffuser to fill the room with purifying vapor.

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Coughing and wheezing (when you make a high-pitched whistling sound while breathing) are your body’s way of telling you that all is not okay...

Add garlic to foods like soups to consume garlic. Apply a paste of garlic cloves to the boils. You can also use garlic onion paste or garlic turmeric paste. Placing a heated garlic on the infected area, applying garlic oil or garlic and eucalyptus oil, washing the boils with water boiled with garlic cloves are effective ways to treat boils.

Mosquitoes are attracted to specific body odors. Interestingly enough, genetics might play a role. Identical twins have a higher correlation with mosquito attractiveness, while non-identical twins do not. While research on this concept is ongoing, until then, use natural repellents like lemon eucalyptus, eucalyptus, and peppermint oils. These options are safer than DEET, which has adverse side effects like skin irritation, redness, and breathing trouble.

Living with asthma is not easy. You never know when the next attack is going to happen and what the trigger could be. Medically,...

Medical science has not yet been able to find a cure for asthma, which is why it has been classified as a chronic condition...

Every mother agrees that it is tough to see their toddler struggling with a cough. Even though it is a natural way by which...

Eucalyptus essential oil is a natural alternative to DEET. Most store-bought insect repellents contain this chemical, but it can cause allergic reactions. DEET even damages plastic! Why put it on your skin? When diluted with a carrier, eucalyptus essential oil can be used on the body. You can even make a spray with witch hazel or water. If you like aromatherapy, add eucalyptus oil to a diffuser or burner. The aroma will mask your odor and ward off mosquitoes.

How are you supposed to stop and smell the flowers if they leave you sneezing and runny nosed? Spring is one of the most...

Eucalyptus can treat acne, dandruff, and respiratory diseases. It can also relieve pain, give you healthy gums and teeth, help with diabetes, and control mold and fungus spores in the environment. But eucalyptus oil should be diluted before it’s used topically and it shouldn’t be taken internally without a doctor’s say so. Also do not use it when you’re pregnant or breast feeding, or for children.

Chest congestion is a very uncomfortable condition that is caused by the build up of mucus in the respiratory tract. The mucus build up...

Laryngitis is caused due to inflammation of vocal cords located in the larynx or the voice box. The voice box allows you to speak,...

Try these essential oils to boost your immunity naturally and promote the prevention of disease, general wellness and to stay young. Essential oils for treating...

The fragrant lemon eucalyptus oil, derived from the leaves and twigs of the lemon eucalyptus tree, comes with a horde of benefits. It is a powerful natural insecticide and mosquito repellent, anti-inflammatory pain reliever (especially in case of arthritic pain!), nasal decongestant. Do remember never to use pure extract directly on the skin. Always mix it in a base oil.