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Eucalyptus Benefits Among the most common uses of the eucalyptus tree is in the treatment colds and coughs — eucalyptus oil is an excellent decongestant and is used in many herbal medicines and cough drops, and can also be used in steam inhalation, by simply adding a few drops to the water. Unfortunately, apart from this, there are not too many ways in which eucalyptus oil can be used medicinally or as a cosmetic. The oil is indeed recommended by many practitioners of alternative medicine, but there is not enough evidence to prove that it does what it is supposed to do, and in fact, the oil can be toxic, especially when consumed or inhaled.
There is no real way in which eucalyptus oil helps the skin itself, but when applied to the skin it seems to improve blood circulation and also warms the area. This is similar to many balms, and eucalyptus oil can therefore sometimes be used to treat aches and pains. Eucalyptus oil is also thought to have antibacterial properties, and is therefore sometimes recommended for skin problem such as acne. However, this is generally not advisable, as there are safer, more effective options available, both over the counter treatments and home remedies.
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