There is a rise in local, unconventional and herbal medicine in Nigeria especially with the presence of Moringa and quail eggs. Here is an oil that you may have heard of and some benefits that it has that you may not have known.
Eucalyptus oil! It is a mouthful for some who haven’t heard about it. It was probably applied on your head as a baby. For those who grew up in this part of the world, it is known by the brand name Silverbird. Ring a bell yet?
Eucalyptus oil is the generic name for distilled oil from the leaf of Eucalyptus, a genius of the plant family, native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. Eucalyptus oil has a history of being used for pharmaceutical and industrial uses, as antiseptic, repellent, flavouring, and for fragrances. There are too many uses for this oil to name them all; however here are a few specifics.
Headache: Instead of popping several pills after sitting for hours stressed in meetings or straining your eyes staring in front of a computer, you can apply eucalyptus oil topically for relief.
Sinusitis: Apply as a hot compress over the sinuses and massage 1-2 drops into the reflex points of the feet (toes and pads of the feet). You can also inhale directly or diffuse
throughout the room.
Over-exercised Muscles and Pain: Fatigue and muscle pain can all be treated with a gentle massage of eucalyptus oil. Always massage towards the heart to move the lactic acid build-up through the lymphatic system. Depending on the type of pain, eucalyptus oil uses may necessitate application to the reflex points of the feet or directly over the area of concern.
Lice: The natural insecticidal properties make this among one of the more surprising uses of eucalyptus oil.
Jet Lag: For the weary traveler, eucalyptus oil can be used to wake up the body with its slightly sweet, fruity, and camphorous aroma.
Insect repellant: Eucalyptus can be used to keep an area free of irritating and biting pests. The oil can either be mixed with some sort of cream and applied to the skin to keep insects such as flies and mosquitoes from biting, or it can be used as a mist in a vaporizer to keep pests at bay.
Hypoglycemia: You can help regulate your blood sugar by massaging 1-2 drops into the soles of the feet daily, but you still need to eat afterwards, this is not a remedy for overworking and not eating.
Brain Blood Flow: The oil can be diffused throughout the home or classroom to increase circulation to the brain.
Ear Inflammation: You can massage the oil on and around the outer ear. Never put essential oil IN the ear canal!
In addition to the topical uses, many swear by its emotional and spiritual properties as well, so for the stressed worker out there looking for relief in a small bottle, this is it.
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This article was first published on 20th June 2014 and updated on October 11th, 2019 at 7:59 am
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There is a rise in local, unconventional and herbal medicine in Nigeria especially with the presence of Moringa and quail eggs. Here is an oil that you may have heard of and some benefits that it has that you may not have known.
Eucalyptus oil! It is a mouthful for some who haven’t heard about it. It was probably applied on your head as a baby. For those who grew up in this part of the world, it is known by the brand name Silverbird. Ring a bell yet?
Eucalyptus oil is the generic name for distilled oil from the leaf of Eucalyptus, a genius of the plant family, native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. Eucalyptus oil has a history of being used for pharmaceutical and industrial uses, as antiseptic, repellent, flavouring, and for fragrances. There are too many uses for this oil to name them all; however here are a few specifics.
Headache: Instead of popping several pills after sitting for hours stressed in meetings or straining your eyes staring in front of a computer, you can apply eucalyptus oil topically for relief.
Sinusitis: Apply as a hot compress over the sinuses and massage 1-2 drops into the reflex points of the feet (toes and pads of the feet). You can also inhale directly or diffuse throughout the room.
Over-exercised Muscles and Pain: Fatigue and muscle pain can all be treated with a gentle massage of eucalyptus oil. Always massage towards the heart to move the lactic acid build-up through the lymphatic system. Depending on the type of pain, eucalyptus oil uses may necessitate application to the reflex points of the feet or directly over the area of concern.
Lice: The natural insecticidal properties make this among one of the more surprising uses of eucalyptus oil.
Jet Lag: For the weary traveler, eucalyptus oil can be used to wake up the body with its slightly sweet, fruity, and camphorous aroma.
Insect repellant: Eucalyptus can be used to keep an area free of irritating and biting pests. The oil can either be mixed with some sort of cream and applied to the skin to keep insects such as flies and mosquitoes from biting, or it can be used as a mist in a vaporizer to keep pests at bay.
Hypoglycemia: You can help regulate your blood sugar by massaging 1-2 drops into the soles of the feet daily, but you still need to eat afterwards, this is not a remedy for overworking and not eating.
Brain Blood Flow: The oil can be diffused throughout the home or classroom to increase circulation to the brain.
Ear Inflammation: You can massage the oil on and around the outer ear. Never put essential oil IN the ear canal!
In addition to the topical uses, many swear by its emotional and spiritual properties as well, so for the stressed worker out there looking for relief in a small bottle, this is it.
I really appreciate the effort commended towards the careful highlight of this wonderful tree .please I want to ask this, “What is the Nigeria local name for Eucalyptus”?