Main stream pharmaceutical preparations such as lozenges, cough medication, inhalants, ointments, balms etc often contain the active ingredient made from eucalyptus oil that help to ease many symptoms of flu, sore throat, cold, nasal and chest congestion, cough etc.
Eucalyptus has antibacterial properties which act on bacteria and also have anti inflammatory effects so that it helps with treating bronchitis.
- Even the simple home remedy of putting a few drops of eucalyptus oil in hot water for steam inhalation is very effective to relieve a blocked nose and other cold symptoms.
- Eucalyptus oil is thought to act as a curative agent also because it stimulates the immune system of the body, helping it heal and fight off infection.
- Due to the anti inflammatory properties of eucalyptus oil it is also used as a pain relieving analgesic and also to formulate liniments that are applied topically for pain management.
- Dental care is something else that eucalyptus oil is very useful for, again for its antiseptic properties.
- The antimicrobial properties of this oil also make it useful to apply to minor cuts and wounds to prevent infection.
- Eucalyptus oil is a natural insect repellant and is a very effective bio-pesticide.
- It is also useful in asthma management, since it is known to kill dust mites, which are one of the main triggers of asthma attacks.
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