Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus is familiar to many people as the green leaves that often end up as part of Christmas holiday décor. Eucalyptus itself tree, and the oil is derived from the leaves. The oil both cleansing and disinfectant.

Eucalyptus is an energizing oil and is a good one to use if you’ve been feeling a bit lethargic lately. A word of caution, eucalyptus oil is flammable. Also some people have been known to have an allergy to eucalyptus oil, so test it in small doses at first to be sure it does not give you a rash (this safety precaution should go for any essential oil).

Uses for Eucalyptus Oil:

A little bit of eucalyptus oil can be used as a big repellent and is much safer than many of the common bug sprays on the market today.

Eucalyptus is excellent for treating colds, coughs and asthma. It boosts the immune system so can also be used before hand to help prevent catching a cold in the first place.

Because of its cleansing and disinfecting properties, eucalyptus oil can be mixed with water to create a non-toxic cleaning spray for a variety of surfaces. It can also be combined with water to make a good quality toilet bowl cleaner.

It can be used in a load of laundry to remove grease and ink from clothing.