The eucalyptus tree, native to Australia, grows 200 feet tall, bearing blue green leaves with off-white flowers. While there are more than 200 different kinds of eucalyptus trees, oil is extracted mainly from the globules varietal. Lavender oil is extracted from the lavender plant, which is a low-growing, pale purple, flowered plant. The two work well together due to their complementary properties.
Antiseptic
Eucalyptus lavender oil has potent antiseptic properties. If you spray a room with a mixture of 2 percent essential oil and water, the spray will kill 70 percent staphylococci virus in the air. (See UltimateWaterMassage.com reference.) The oil is also used as a disinfectant when treating burns, blisters and cuts.
Respiratory
Try placing eucalyptus lavender oil in chest rubs or in a humidifier for a chest cold or flu. Its crisp, minty scent will help to open up your lungs and nasal passages, bearing relief to most common bronchitis or flu symptoms such as congestion and coughing.
Mood
Eucalyptus lavender oil's scent has a calming, tranquil effect when inhaled and is touted to improve concentration. Eucalyptus' mint scent combined with lavender's crisp, sweet smell offers a balanced, attentive response when you breathe it in. There are a plethora of soaps and hand creams on the market infused with eucalyptus lavender oil. Try adding a few drops to your bath and soaking the day's troubles away.
Circulation
Eucalyptus lavender oil can be added to massage oils, such as almond, grape seed or olive, and used as a topical rub to help improve circulation in a specific area. This remedy is used in arthritis treatments and to treat healing injuries. (See JerseyLavender.co.uk reference.) Additionally, this oil can be used on tired feet to help rejuvenate your toes after a long day, or even to help treat athlete's foot. You can use the oil on any sore muscle or joint to help relieve some of the pain or swelling.
Considerations
Consult a doctor before using any essential oils. Do not use or handle eucalyptus lavender oil while pregnant, trying to become pregnant or nursing.
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