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Essential oil extracted from eucalyptus is the most popular among people for its refreshing and medicinal scent that is used for treating cold and coughs. In fact, it can also be added to the bathing water and used as massage oil to provide relief from muscular pain. Many people also use it as a natural insect repellent. You would be surprised to know that there are around 300 different varieties of eucalyptus tree and essential oil is extracted from several of these varieties. However, blue gum is one of the most popular varieties picked up for extraction as it is a little gender on the skin. Moreover, the lovely aroma of lemon eucalyptus makes it another popular tree for extraction of essential oil. Below mentioned are detailed descriptions of various benefits associated with this oil. Steam inhalation for cold and coughs Eucalyptus essential oil is considered as one of the best among all of them for treating cold, flu and other respiratory infections. You can use it in a steam inhalation to get relief from congestion during a cold or sore throat. The antiviral and antibacterial properties of this oil help in fighting various respiratory infections. In fact, you can also burn a few drops of this oil in an essential oil burner during the flu season. Inhaling the fumes will prevent your body from catching the infection. Bath and massage oil As mentioned earlier, you can add a few drops of this oil in your bathing water or massage it for muscle aches and pain. If you are feeling lethargic and inactive, blending few drops of this oil with lavender essential oil in your bathing water can give you relief from stress and depression after a tiring work day. In fact, there are many people that blend this oil with essential oils of lavender and marjoram in their massage oils for joint and muscular pains. Natural insect repellent To keep insects away from your house, burn a few drops of doTERRA Eucalyptus essential oil in a diffuser or spray it like other insect repellents in the house. You can also add a few drops of this oil in your trunks and cupboards to keep your woolens and expensive clothes safe from insects. In the evening time diffuse it in the air to keep your house protected from dangerous disease spreading insects. Precautions Since the essential oil of eucalyptus can cause skin irritation, therefore people with sensitive skin should first conduct a skin patch test before application of this oil. Apply it initially on a small portion of skin and if you feel any kind of sensitivity or irritation, immediately stop its usage. Moreover, since there are not any known effects of this oil among pregnant women, therefore it must be avoided by them as it can cause unknown effects on the fetus. Moreover, before starting to use this oil for its various applications, it is recommended to consult your health advisor.
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