Eucalyptus is one of our favorite, and most used, essential oils here at Tin Box. We are very active people and use it to enhance soaks in the tub, or steams in the shower to help ease the muscle aches we constantly have. I also enjoy using Eucalyptus when I have a cold to help aid in relieving congestion.

What is Eucalyptus? It is a tree, an evergreen tree to be exact, that grows natively in Australia. There are many amazing uses and benefits from the Eucalyptus trees and it’s leaves. Some of the medical properties that Eucalyptus is believed to hold are: Antiseptic, perfume/scent, aids in colds and respiratory ailments, repels insects, pain relief, disinfectant, stimulates the immune system, it is high in antioxidants and more! The oil that is made from the leaves of the Eucalyptus tree has many benefits and uses and that is what we will get to next.

Benefits of Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus oil can help clear your chest congestion and ease your cough, keep the bugs away (like mosquitoes!), disinfect wounds, help you to breathe easier, soothes cold sores, freshens breath, eases muscle and joint pain, can relieve dry skin and reduce pain.

Uses for Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Eucalyptus can be ingested through teas, inhaled through aromatherapy (candles, bath products) and topically by adding some drops to a carrier oil and applied to your skin or in a bug repellent.

Tin Box products that use Eucalyptus: Bath bombs, Shower Melts, Candles, Bath Salts, and more to come!

*Always remember to consult a doctor, or certified herbalist, before ingesting and using essential oils. While there are many benefits of using essential oils, some can be toxic (especially to children and animals) when not used properly.