5 Natural Remedies With Eucalyptus That You Should Know

Eucalyptus is a very effective medicinal plant to treat all kinds of diseases of the respiratory system. Its anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties make it an excellent remedy for mucus, cough, sinusitis, etc.

Discover in this article 5 natural remedies based on eucalyptus that you can have on hand to treat different disorders: congestion, acne, lice, and muscle aches and pains, among others. 

Eucalyptus benefits

Eucalyptus is a medicinal plant that stands out for its properties to treat respiratory diseases. For example colds, flu, pharyngitis, asthma or bronchitis. Below we detail all its healing virtues:

• Expectorant: Facilitates the expulsion of mucus in cases of colds and sinusitis and relieves dry coughs.
• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and pain.
• Antiviral and antibacterial: It strengthens the immune system to protect us from infections and is also effective in treating acne, lice, etc.

• Vermifuge: Prevents and eliminates intestinal parasites.
• Healing.
• Antidepressant and source of energy and vitality.

Home remedies with eucalyptus

1. Mist for congestion and dry cough

Thanks to its expectorant and anti-inflammatory benefits, eucalyptus is an excellent plant for making vapors. Vapors are the vapors from an infusion or decoction that we inhale closely to open the airways and remove mucus.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of eucalyptus leaves (8 g)
• 3 tablespoons of other medicinal plants: thyme, rosemary, pine, oregano or chamomile (12 g)
• 5 glasses of water (1 l)

Preparation

• To start, bring water to a boil and add the medicinal plants.
• If we use oregano and chamomile, we will add these plants when we turn off the heat.
• Then cook for 10 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Then, place ourselves on top of the container, at a distance of about 20 or 30 centimeters, taking care not to burn ourselves.
• In addition, we can cover ourselves with a towel if we wish.

• Lastly, breathe for 5 minutes.

2. Lotion for mucus and sinusitis

We can make our own oily lotion to smear on the chest and back. This remedy is similar to some balms that are marketed, with the advantage that it is 100% natural, without any petroleum jelly or other chemical component.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut, almond or sesame oil (45 g)
• 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
• 5 drops of thyme essential oil

Preparation and application

• To start, mix all the oils and store in a closed bottle.
• Then apply with a massage to add heat.  

3. Serum for acne

Eucalyptus is a great antiseptic and antibacterial, as well as a good anti-inflammatory. For this reason it is an ideal remedy to prevent and reduce acne and other skin problems.

We can apply it diluted, in the form of a serum. So we can treat this skin problem in a natural way, without altering the pH of the skin.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel (60 g)
• 1 tablespoon of coconut or jojoba oil (15 g)
• 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

Preparation and application

• First, mix all the ingredients and store in an airtight container.
• Always apply after toner and before moisturizer.

4. Vinegar for lice

Lice are a frequent problem in schools, since they are spread by physical contact very easily. For this reason, it is common for children to ever have this annoying problem.

Although there are products that fight them, in this case we propose a natural and effective formula. In addition, it is very simple to prepare at home.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of apple cider vinegar (200 ml)
• 10 0 15 fresh eucalyptus leaves
• 2 cloves of garlic

Preparation

• First, put the vinegar in a glass jar.
• Next, add the eucalyptus leaves and raw garlic cloves.
• Then let it marinate for at least two weeks.
• Finally, filter and use on the scalp.

5. Alcohol for muscle aches

Muscle aches can be easily relieved with eucalyptus and rosemary rubbing alcohol. In addition, the combination of these two medicinal plants reduces inflammation, calms pain and promotes circulation.

Ingredients

• 2 glasses of 96 proof alcohol (400 ml)
• 15 fresh eucalyptus leaves
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Preparation

• To start, put all the ingredients in a glass jar and close the container.

• Then let it marinate between 15 and 40 days.
• Finally, filter to remove the plants.
• It can be used at any time to intensely massage the painful area.
• This alcohol does not expire and is for external use only.