Eucalyptus Essential Oil: 3 benefits and Uses

Eucalyptus essential oil is a must to have around the house during the flu season. According to the Complete Aromatherapy Handbook by Susanne Fischer-Rizzi, “[It] has exceptionally powerful germicidal properties” (p. 94).

And thus, my top 3 benefits of eucalyptus essential oil:

1. It is wonderful for killing bacteria and staving off the flu.
2. It kills dust mites in bed sheets.
3. It works to relieve congestion and coughs.

Here are my top 3 ways to use eucalyptus essential oil:

1 Diffuse eucalyptus in your house throughout flu season. 

Make sure to use a cold mist diffuser. I put 5-10 drops in my diffuser and turn it on to run throughout the day. 

2 Put 5-10 drops into a load of sheets during the rinse cycle to kill off dust mites.

3 Make a steam inhalation treatment for congestion and coughs.

In a big bowl of steaming hot water, drop in 1-2 drops of eucalyptus oil. Cover your head with a towel, and breathe in the menthol vapors. This will help clear up congestion by loosening up mucus. You can also add 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil for a stronger attack against the congestion.

Enjoy exploring eucalyptus!!