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Top 5 Eucalyptus Essential Oil Uses To Try Today

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The eucalyptus leaf is famous for its minimal, calming aesthetic. If you’re looking up ‘minimal’ on Pinterest, you’re practically asking for a eucalyptus leaf to pop up on your screen. I’ve seen people hang vines of eucalyptus as their wedding decorations, in vases on bookshelves, and dried into (sustainable!) confetti. But I’m here to tell you that there is much more to this plant than just a little decoration. Eucalyptus has a multitude of uses in the wellness world, ranging from pain relief, decongestion, and even mitigating anxiety.

Touted for its light scent, eucalyptus essential oil is no stranger to the world of aromatherapy. However, its benefits go way beyond your sense of smell. Before you buy it in bulk, let’s breakdown exactly what this pretty green leaf does.

What Does Eucalyptus Oil Do?

Hand holding eucalyptus leaves.

Eucalyptus leaf.

Many people are returning to essential oils for a more natural approach to health and wellness, and eucalyptus oil is no exception. With its many health benefits, eucalyptus oil is effective in relieving muscle and joint pain. For this reason, it’s often used in massage therapy sessions with positive results. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory properties make it beneficial for those suffering from arthritis. When it comes to your complexion, it’s ideal in reducing airborne and surface bacteria and infections. As a natural bug repellent, eucalyptus helps to keep away spiders, mosquitoes, fleas, and other pests. That being said, ingesting eucalyptus oil can be toxic and therefore should be avoided. 

This is an essential oil that brings not only a healing of the body but a healing of the mind as well. You can rely on eucalyptus to help ease tension and anxiety in an aromatherapy session. It also aids in lowering blood pressure which maximizes its anxiety-reducing benefits. On a spiritual level, many feel that this oil instills a sense of protection and relaxation allowing them to feel more open and aware of their psychic energies. 

If you are a DIYer and make your own cleaning products, try adding eucalyptus oil into your cleansers. It’s especially effective on grease or other surfaces that are frequently exposed to bacteria. You can also use it as a stain remover on certain fabrics.  A few drops of oil onto your home’s air filter helps to circulate a fresh scent throughout your home.

Don’t miss our full breakdown of Eucalyptus Essential Oil here at Maple Holistics!

Top 5 Eucalyptus Essential Oil Uses

1. Eucalyptus Oil For Acne

African American woman with clear skin.

Woman with clear skin.

Like many, I cringe at the thought of putting any more oil on my face. I mean I already have more than I need or want. However, using eucalyptus oil helps to dry unwanted blemishes including acne.  As a bonus, this oil has antibacterial properties that help to reduce future outbreaks of acne and eczema.  Many aestheticians are adding eucalyptus as their go-to product not just for the pleasant scent and relaxing effect.

Since this oil is non-comedogenic, it’s moisturizing and disinfectant qualities kill the acne-causing bacteria all while healing the existing acne and scars. It sounds odd that this one oil can kill and heal at the same time but it’s true. Seeing as many of the acne treatments and prescriptions on the market contain frightening side effects, it’s well worth trying this natural approach first.

2. Eucalyptus Oil In Bath

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Person having a bath.

Especially effective in clearing your sinuses, several drops of eucalyptus oil in the bathwater makes breathing that much easier. Since it’s already diluted, massaging your sore muscles or arthritic joints while in the bath can help to soothe pain and wash away those aches. Additionally, adding a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil in bathwater can help to fight fungus that may be lurking between your toes.

For aromatherapeutic benefits, some people simply hang a few eucalyptus branches around the showerhead, so it’s not directly under the water. The theory is that the steam activates all of the health benefits. This gives you a real spa experience. 

3. Eucalyptus Oil For Beard 

Man with beard looking to the side.

Man with beard.

There are plenty of claims that the application of eucalyptus oil can aid in hair growth. I can tell you that there are benefits to moisturizing beard hair and the skin under it. However, no oil is a magic cure for hair growth. This is largely because you need to do more than just dab an oil to grow hair. Massaging the area with the oil stimulates blood flow, and this is what helps the hair to grow in healthy. Also, keeping the skin clean is helpful in creating a clear path for hair to grow. For existing hairs, an oil can help maintain soft and healthy strands.

With this in mind, eucalyptus oil can be an effective oil to stimulate blood flow and encourage facial hair growth while softening the hairs. The best time to add this to your routine is immediately following a shower. While hair and skin is damp, apply a few drops to your hands working the oil into hair and skin. Leave it in for a few minutes, rinse well, and comb out your beard with a clean comb.

4. Eucalyptus Oil For Baby

Baby with blanket on head.

Baby after a bath.

It is crucial to note that the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians does not recommend using essential oils on babies younger than 3 months. Consumption of eucalyptus oil, in particular, can be toxic for children.

There are three popular ways to use eucalyptus oil on your baby. A baby massage provides you and your baby with a bonding interaction while improving circulation, aiding weight gain, and providing relaxation. For a baby’s tender and sensitive skin, any essential oil intended for topical use should be diluted with an appropriate carrier oil. Using essential oil in the bathwater is also ideal as it’s already diluted and can help calm your child. It also helps them to breathe easier which prepares them for a restful sleep.  Finally, many parents enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep by diffusing eucalyptus with lavender oils to combat croup and even colic. 

5. Eucalyptus Oil For Sinus

Side view of woman with curly hair calm and deep breathing.

Woman breathing deeply.

With proven healing properties, eucalyptus oil is a must-have essential oil to help relieve cold, flu, or allergy symptoms. A compound found in eucalyptus oil is eucalyptol or cineole which helps to reduce and loosen mucus. Make your own inhalant by adding a few drops of the oil to a basin of steaming hot water. Cover your head with a towel, making a tent over the steaming basin and inhale the soothing vapor. You should feel relief within minutes. You can repeat as necessary. Some people find a benefit to using a humidifier and adding eucalyptus oil for a longer and more consistent effect. This is also a great option for sleeping.  Who doesn’t enjoy a spa-like breathing treatment in the comfort of their own home?

Conclusion

Whether you are trying to suppress a cough, keep bugs away, relieve tension or pain, breathe easier, or just add a bit of greenery to your home, eucalyptus is a natural way to add many health benefits to your life. Many people have found great benefit in adding a few drops of the oil to the shower floor and allowing the vapors to loosen up congestion and aid in all-around better breathing.  

There is much about the benefits of incorporating eucalyptus oil into your daily life that we still don’t fully know for certain. There are claims that it has the potential to be used as a treatment for diabetes by lowering blood sugar. The initial research on this topic means that one with diabetes shouldn’t yet be altering their doctor-prescribed medication. However, it does give an insight into the multitude of eucalyptus uses, beyond their satisfying green aesthetic. I’m a sucker for pretty houseplants, but I’m also all for multipurpose natural ingredients, and that’s why eucalyptus oil has stolen my heart. 

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