In 2012, researchers from New Delhi, in India, found that E. globulus oil was active against the larvae and pupae of the housefly. They suggested that it could be a viable option for use in eco-friendly products to control houseflies. Pain relief Eucalyptus trees are extremely flammable and tend to crowd out other trees. Regardless, these trees have also blessed humanity in several ways! Kim KY, Seo HJ, Min SS, et al. The effect of 1,8-cineole inhalation on preoperative anxiety: a randomized clinical trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:820126. doi:10.1155%2F2014%2F820126

Amini N, Yazdannik A, Safarabadi M, Harorani M, Rezaei K. Effect of nebulized eucalyptus on arterial blood gases and physiologic indexes of mechanical ventilated patients: a randomized clinical trial. J Caring Sci 2022;11(4):217-23. View abstract. Webb, N. J. and Pitt, W. R. Eucalyptus oil poisoning in childhood: 41 cases in south-east Queensland. J Paediatr.Child Health 1993;29(5):368-371. View abstract. In this article, I’d like to talk about Eucalyptus essential oil. I have to confess, I was never a huge fan of Eucalyptus oil. Sure, I appreciated the way it could ease allergies and congestion, but I saw it as more utilitarian than enjoyable. Then I lit a Balance & Harmony Eucalyptus Candle and everything changed. Before a recent healing session, I lit the Eucalyptus candle and when I returned to the room, I could not believe the difference. The smell itself was amazing; herbal and slightly minty. But, the main thing I noticed was the transformation of the energy of the whole space - it felt so clean and purified!Gonzalez-Burgos E, Liaudanskas M, Viskelis J, et al. Antioxidant activity, neuroprotective properties and bioactive constituents analysis of varying polarity extracts from Eucalyptus globulus leaves. J Food Drug Anal. 2018;26(4):1293-1302. doi:10.1016/j.jfda.2018.05.010 To reap the antioxidant benefits of eucalyptus, make eucalyptus tea by infusing half a teaspoon of dried, ground eucalyptus leaves in boiling water for five minutes. Sweeten with honey if desired. 🌿 Dried eucalyptus leaves Eucalyptus works to keep ants, mosquitoes, and other annoying buys away from you and your family! (Speaking of unwanted bugs, eucalyptus oil is also hailed as a home remedy for head lice.)

People often try to strengthen their immune system by upping the vitamins and minerals in their diet. But what if essential oils played a part, too? A study published in BMC Immunology has shown eucalyptus oil to be highly promising in the immunity department, with researchers finding that it enhances the immune system’s phagocytic response to pathogens. In other words, it increases the body’s white blood cell count when germs are present. 4. High antioxidant levels Eucalyptus features in a range of preparations to relieve symptoms of the common cold, for example, cough lozenges and inhalants. Bhuyan DJ, Vuong QV, Bond DR, Chalmers AC, Bowyer MC, Scarlett CJ. Eucalyptus microcorys leaf extract derived HPLC-fraction reduces the viability of MIA PaCa-2 cells by inducing apoptosis and arresting cell cycle. Biomed Pharmacother. 2018;105:449-460. View abstract. It has naturally anti-microbial, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties.Studies have found that eucalyptus oil and its primary compound, 1,8-cineole, is a potent antimicrobial. (1)Slow breathing rate: Too much eucalyptus oil by mouth may dangerously slow your breathing rate, increasing the risk of death. Speaking of using eucalyptus when your nose is stopped up, it’s also good for helping clear up a cough. Plus, it’s beneficial to your respiratory tract in general! Kumar, P., Mishra, S., Malik, A., & Satya, S. (2012, February). Compositional analysis and insecticidal activity of Eucalyptus globulus(family: Myrtaceae) essential oil against housefly ( Musca domestica). Acta Tropica