If you've ever used cough suppressant balms like Vicks Vaporub, you may have noted their aroma -- clean, refreshing, and soothing, with a strong and distinctive menthol smell.
These essential oil owe their scent partly to the presence of eucalyptus essential oil.
Try it in aromatherapy, perfumes, room sprays, candles and as a scent for soaps, bath salts, and massage oils.
Like any other essential oil, eucalyptus is most potent and effective when it is 100% pure.
Eucalyptus was popular among aboriginal communities in Australia, where for hundreds of years the leaves from tall eucalyptus trees were used as a remedy for infections and common respiratory illnesses.
These include sore throat, cough, colds, breathing difficulties and congestion.
Try it in aromatherapy, perfumes, room sprays, candles and as a scent for soaps, bath salts, and massage oils.
How to use
Diffuse:
Enjoy these fresh blends by adding 3-5 drops per 100ml of water to an oil diffuser.
Skin + Body Care:
Dilute 4-6 drops with 20ml (2 Tbsp) of carrier oil before applying to the skin.
Apply a small amount of any of these oil blends to the pulse points for a pleasant perfume.
Add 5-10 drops to a warm bath.
Home:
Add 2-4 drops of any of these blends to a dry washcloth or wool dryer balls and place in the dryer to give clothes a lovely natural scent.
For a relaxing and soothing room spray, combine 1 cup water, ½ cup witch hazel, and 30 drops Still Breeze Blend in a spray bottle. Shake this well and mist the air as needed.
Make a natural surface cleaner by combining 1 cup water, 1/2 cup pure vodka, and 30 drops Citrus Clean Blend. Store this in a spray bottle and use it to clean and degrease surfaces and floors.