Soothing herb that can hydrate dry skin and ease joint pain

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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Eucalyptus isn’t just good for koalas. Australian herb may help people hydrate dry skin reduce joint painaccording to experts.

While the leaves of the eucalyptus tree are poisonous for humans to consume, the leaves produce a powerful essential oil that can be mixed with lotion or vegetable oil and safely applied to the body.

According to the skincare brand, the oil, commonly used in aromatherapy, can help strengthen the outer layer of the skin and retain moisture. Kiehl’s,

“These essential oils are concentrated plant extracts,” said Dr. Melissa Young of the Cleveland Clinic. Explained“They can be used in a variety of ways from simply inhaling to massaging and putting in the bath.”

Used medicinally and ceremonially by tribal people for thousands of yearsEucalyptus has anti-inflammatory properties Egyptian And South Korean researchers say Helped people suffering from arthritis,

Using eucalyptus can help reduce inflammation and ease joint pain.

Using eucalyptus can help reduce inflammation and ease joint pain. ,Getty Images/iStock,

“Their antimicrobial activity helps prevent infection, while their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties contribute to reducing inflammation and pain associated with wounds,” pharmacologists in Egypt and Iraq. said in January,

especially eucalyptus oil Useful during cold and flu seasonThe clinic said it can fight infection and reduce frustrating congestion. It has a strong, woody scent opens nasal passagesWhich makes breathing easier and helps the body break down mucus.

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The oil can also help fade ugly cold sores – and you need just a few drops and a teaspoon of vegetable oil to dilute it.

“You don’t want to apply most [essential oils] Directly on the skin, unless you have a carrier oil, because you could get a rash, irritation or allergies,” Young said, noting that essential oils are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

He said that women who are pregnant, people who have asthma and those who suffer from headaches or migraines should avoid it.

Eucalyptus essential oil has been shown to reduce anxiety levels

Eucalyptus essential oil has been shown to reduce anxiety levels ,Getty Images/iStock,

But, the Cleveland Clinic says that, for most users, eucalyptus oil can help soothe and reduce stress when used correctly.

Eucalyptus oil has been shown to reduce anxiety levels, South Korean researchers found in 2014Adding a handful of drops to a bowl of warm water or a diffuser may do the trick.

“Many people use it in diffusers to create a comfortable environment during cold and flu season,” explains naturopathic doctor Miranda LaBant of Brio-Medical Integrative Cancer Treatment Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. prevention,

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