Saturday, 31 March 2012

Eucalyptus Oil


Source: Eucalyptus leaves

Properties: Analgesic; antiseptic; antibacterial; anti-viral; anti-inflammatory

Benefits: Promotes hair growth; eliminates dandruff; can be used to treat burns, blisters, herpes, cuts, wounds, skin infections and insect bites; reduces inflammations; eliminates rashes; prevents dry skin; increases elasticity of the hair

Uses: Bath oil; massage oil; combined in creams or lotions

Best combined with: Lavender; lemon; lemon grass; olive