When it comes to health and wellness, it’s not all about what you eat and how you exercise. Those are important pieces of the puzzle, but to really have a self-care routine that addresses all aspects of your well-being, you need a holistic approach. Diet and exercise are great, but don’t forget about sleep, skincare, supplements, hydration, herbal medicine, mindfulness, stress management, and even aromatherapy with essential oils.
That last one is what we want to discuss today specifically the benefits of eucalyptus aromatherapy. Eucalyptus essential oil is a natural way to support so many aspects of health from oral hygiene and pain relief to concentration and sleep quality. In this post, we’ll break down exactly why eucalyptus essential oils should be in your self-care toolbox.
12 Aromatherapy Benefits of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Aromatherapy isn’t a myth or outdated natural medicine practice. It’s a legitimate, research-backed holistic wellness practice with real benefits. To really buy-in to the practice of aromatherapy, it’s super important to first understand what eucalyptus essential oil is and how it’s used to support the body.
Here’s what you should know:
What Is Eucalyptus Essential Oil?
Eucalyptus essential oil is a fresh, invigorating extract that comes from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree (eucalyptus globulus) that is native to Australia. It has a clean, crisp, and cooling aroma that’s a go-to for natural health and wellness.
What Is Eucalyptus Essential Oil Good For?
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Respiratory Healing
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Air Purification
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Pain Relief
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Mental Clarity
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Skin Health
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Stress Relief
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Immune Support
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Repelling Insects
Is Eucalyptus Essential Oil Safe For Aromatherapy?
When used correctly, essential oils are perfectly safe for aromatherapy. The key is proper dilution essential oils should always be diffused, not applied directly to the skin or inhaled in strong concentrations.
One of the easiest and safest ways to enjoy eucalyptus essential oil is through products that are already expertly blended, like The Skinny Confidential’s non-toxic eucalyptus candle. It takes out the guesswork, so you can simply light it, relax, and soak in all the refreshing benefits of eucalyptus.
How to Use Eucalyptus Essential Oil for Aromatherapy:
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Use in a diffuser.
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Add to an aromatic bath.
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Massage on with a carrier oil.
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Create a room or linen spray.
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Use an inhaler stick or cotton ball.
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Add to a washcloth as a shower steamer.
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Include it in a facial steam.
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Create a mouth rinse.
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Burn in an aromatherapy non-toxic candle.
What Are The Benefits Of Eucalyptus Essential Oil In Aromatherapy?
Relieves Colds, Allergies, and Congestion
Inhaling eucalyptus oil can be a great way of getting congestion relief from things like colds, allergies, respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, and more. It can help by clearing mucus, reducing inflammation, suppressing coughs, and soothing your irritated throat. Just dilute it in a bowl of hot water and breath in the vapors for all the health benefits.
Bonus tip: For the best respiratory benefits, combine eucalyptus oil with tea tree essential oils.
Soothes Stress and Anxiety
Eucalyptus oil’s fresh, cooling scent combined with its chemical components (like eucalyptol) have been shown to help calm the nervous system to relieve stress and anxiety. Just burn a candle or add it to a diffuser to create a relaxing environment and let the stress melt away.
Boosts Focus and Concentration
Relieving stress isn’t the only cognitive benefit of eucalyptus oil. It also stimulates the mind to improve mental clarity and focus! This is why we love to start our days by hanging eucalyptus in the shower or adding the oil to a washcloth as a make-shift shower steamer.
Relieves Headaches and Migraines
When applied topically with a carrier oil, eucalyptus essential oil can help ease a headache or migraine especially if it's caused by sinus pressure. But, it can also reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and offer a cooling sensation to better any headache.
Cleanses and Purifies the Air
Eucalyptus oil actually has strong antibacterial properties, meaning when you put it in a diffuser the oil neutralizes airborne germs and other toxins. It’s an amazing air purifier!
Repels Insects Naturally
Nobody enjoys getting bit by bugs when you’re spending time outside, but most insect repellents are full of harmful chemicals. Luckily, eucalyptus oil works as a natural insect deterrent. Just apply it topically with a carrier oil before heading out the door.
Supports Immune Health
Those antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties are great for cleansing the air but also do wonders for your immune system when safely breathed in through a diffuser or facial steamer.
Enhances Sleep Quality
Eucalyptus oil calms the mind and makes deep breathing easier, which means it’s also a favorite before bed. It’s a great idea to add eucalyptus oil to your nighttime routine to get deeper rest.
Here’s more on how to create a zen bedroom.
Improves Detoxification
Diluting eucalyptus essential oil in a bath or steam can help support your body’s natural detox. It can help boost circulation and prompt sweating to cleanse the body of toxins.
Promotes Clear, Radiant Skin
You can add aromatherapy to your skincare routine, too! It’s been shown to help combat acne, soothe irritation, and reduce skin inflammation when applied topically with your favorite carrier oil. (Coconut oil is one of our favorite choices for skincare.)
Eases Muscle Tension
Eucalyptus oil has anti-inflammatory properties as we’ve mentioned, but it also has analgesic properties, which is a posh way of saying it’s a great pain reliever. Applying a few drops of eucalyptus oil diluted in a carrier oil to areas of muscle tension can provide serious relief.
Betters Oral Health
Those antimicrobial benefits of eucalyptus oil can be good for your oral health, too, but don’t swallow essential oils. Make a mouthwash with a few drops of diluted eucalyptus oil to get the bacteria-fighting benefits and the fresh breath!
Eucalyptus oil is a powerful and super versatile addition to your self-care routine.
If you’re looking for ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your daily rituals, make sure eucalyptus oil is part of the routine. Its ability to help with so many aspects of your health make it a must-have essential oil for anyone interested in holistic wellness.
You can start getting the benefits right away with TSC non-toxic candles! It’s a low-hassle way to reap all the rewards while you workout, meditate, relax with your family, or wind down before bed. Let us know in the comments how you like to use essential oils in your daily routine, and don’t forget to browse The Skinny Confidential’s Shop for more of the best self-care products.
