Essential Oils
Essential oils are natural plant products, long-recognized for their medicinal properties. This is well documented in Dr Jean Valnet’s book, « The Practice of Aromatherapy » and he discusses eucalyptus essential oil at length the effects of specific oils in relation to the control of extremely virulent microbes like Meningitis bacteria, Golden Staphylococcus bacteria and typhoid bacteria. A 2006 study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology found that lemon eucalyptus oil and other plant oils, such as lavender, citronella, geranium, cinnamon, turmeric, sandalwood, cedar wood and soybean may be potential nontoxic alternatives for DEET , which is found in bug sprays to prevent insect bites from mosquitoes and ticks. A relaxing bath is what I need, so I run a bath and add about four drops of lavender essential oil to relax me. I also add a couple of drops of rose essential oil as I love the sweet scent of roses, which remind me of an English garden in the springtime. Eucalyptus oil is used in flavouring Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is used as a flavouring at low levels (0.002%) in various products, including baked goods , confectionery , meat products and beverages 8 Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial activity against a broad range of foodborne human pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms 9 Non-cineole peppermint gum , strawberry gum and lemon ironbark are also used as flavouring. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. |