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Eucalyptus Is A Beneficial Essential Oil

Essential oils are concentrated oils that are stored in a plants cells, ducts, and glandular hairs that exist in all of its parts: flower, stem, leaves, bark, even the roots. These oils are one of nature's many unique designs that provide medicinal properties as well as regenerative benefits to humans. The high concentration of essential oils allows a drop or two to have a powerful effect on the body; therefore, it is important to use the oils as directed since many have varied reactions depending upon use. Of course, you should always check with your doctor or aroma therapist before using any essential oil, especially if you have any medical conditions or may be pregnant.

Eucalyptus is a versatile plant in that not only can it decorate our homes and provide a fresh aroma, but it also contains an essential oil that has many benefits. This clear, thin oil has a cool, soothing effect as it is applied to the skin to treat insect bites, irritations such as blisters, and other wounds. Eucalyptus is also helpful in relieving congestion and other respiratory difficulties. To ease sinus pressure, a small drop of this essential oil can be applied to the temples and between the eyes, being careful not to rub any into the eye itself. The fresh feeling the oil provides also makes eucalyptus oil useful in easing sore muscles when it is added to massage oil.

The top ten uses include

1. an antiseptic gargle

2. a stimulant to increase heart activity

3. external application for croup or other spasmodic throat conditions

4. lubricant in conjunction with catheter oil for urethral catheters

5. influenza treatment for horses

6. veterinarian us in treating dogs for distemper, blood poisoning, and parasites

7. a diuretic to treat Dropsy

8. a remedy for fevers, asthma, and whooping cough

9. a deodorizer for offensive smelling mucous discharge

10. external relief for several respiratory distresses

Because an internal overdose of eucalyptus oil can be kidney irritant and can suppress the nervous system, it is extremely important to use it, and all other essential oils, as directed to prevent an overdose. Overdose symptoms will appear as drowsiness, convulsions, weakness, shallow or rapid breathing, swallowing difficulties, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting and/or dizziness. If you think someone has overdosed call the poison control center (1-800-222-1222) for advice. You should have the patient's age, weight, condition and the name of the suspected product as well as the dosage if possible when calling. If you are directed to go to the emergency room, take the original packaging with you.

Common Herbs And Some Specific Uses

Horehound

A stimulant, use to treat colds coughs and sore throat.

Horsetail

Contains a great deal of silica, which helps keep the elasticity in the skin. Also an effective diuretic and helps with kidney stones.

Hydrangea

Use dried roots, rhizomes. The greatest use for Hydrangea is for treating enlarged prostate glands. It is also effective for urinary infections like cystitis, including stones.

Hyssop

A body cleanser it is also effective for nervousness and recovering from colds.

Juniper Berries

Excellent for kidney and bladder problems relating to pancreas and adrenal glands. Works well for dropsy and leucorrhea.