Natural Allergy Remedy: Reduce Allergy Symptoms with Eucalyptus Oil

Filed Under Allergy Symptoms, Natural Allergy Treatment

Most people are aware of the use of eucalyptus in chest rubs. How many of us have childhood memories of mom rubbing the strong smelling cream on our necks and wrapping it with a scarf. What might surprise you are the multiple uses of eucalyptus oil for different allergy treatments that reduce allergy symptoms.

The most obvious use for eucalyptus oil is the relief of congestion. The properties of eucalyptus open up breathing passages and help eliminate mucus. That is why you can find eucalyptus in many lozenges and chest rubs marketed for colds and flu. You do not have to buy the pre-packaged products. You can use essential oils purchased at a health store or online. The oil can be added to a carrier oil or cream if you want to use it topically. Make sure that you are not allergic to it, as a skin reaction can occur. If you choose not to apply it topically, you can simply put a couple of drops on a cloth or even a tissue and put it near the head of the bed. Putting the cloth on a fan or air purifier will help diffuse it into the air.

An added bonus of diffusing eucalyptus oil in the air is the cleansing properties that will kill bacteria. Eucalyptus also kills dust mites; a common cause of allergy symptoms. If you have an item that attracts dust mites but is not easy to clean, you can use eucalyptus to take care of the problem. For example, if you have throw pillows on your couch that will not do well in a hot washing machine, you can throw them into a pillow case with a couple of drops of eucalyptus and put them in the dryer. The dust mites will be gone.

As you become aware of your own body and your own allergy symptoms, you will find the tricks that make every day more comfortable. Eucalyptus oil may be one of the little tricks up your sleeve that will help you overcome allergy symptoms with a natural allergy remedy.