Eucalyptus the Aromatherapy Oil
In recent times aromatherapists have started using the essential oil Eucalyptus as a treatment.
Due to the popularity of the essential oils it is important to recognise that they are a holistic treatment and can be of help to the mind and body to cope with the fast evolving world that we live in today.
Methods
• Massage
• Inhalation
• Steam baths
The Eucalyptus essential oil when used as a massage treatment helps the physical ailments of the body such as joint and muscular pains, poor circulation and sinus problems. It can be inhaled to clear breathing and head problems or if a person has a cold.
Method
Take a large bowl of hot water and add two or three drops of the essential oil, place a large clean towel over the head area and lower your head gently, keeping your eyes shut over the bowl to inhale the steam in through the nasal area. If you are unfortunate enough to splash your eyes rinse well with cold water as it will irritate them.
Eucalyptus when used as a medicine or as a healing massage can help as part of the growing Home Remedies that more and more people are looking to take care of their health naturally.
