2. Cold and Respiratory Problems
Cough lozenges and inhalants, designed to treat the symptoms of the common cold and influenza, namely coughs and sore throats, regularly feature eucalyptus as a key, if not the main ingredient. Many advertising campaigns for these cough sweets reinforce the presence of eucalyptus in their product as a major selling point.
Home remedies often contain fresh eucalyptus leaves in a liquid, whereby the person suffering from respiratory problems is able to alleviate the symptoms by gargling with the eucalyptus-infused mixture. The vapor of eucalyptus oil, when ingested via the hot steam method, has been found to be a very effective decongestant, further proof of just how valuable this essential oil can be in the treatment of a wide range of cough and cold symptoms.
When you’re not feeling your best, a return to full fitness at the earliest possible opportunity is what people seek, and the use of the naturally extracted oil from the eucalyptus tree can speed up this process of recovery considerably.