Guest guest Posted January 18, 2000 Report Share Posted January 18, 2000 In a message dated 01/18/2000 4:55:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, hranger writes: << Hey Jeannie, I'm not criticising you personally, just interested in this question of mixing different actions of the oils. Eucalyptus is a stimulating oil and increases blood supply, so that's probably why you got a red face. Five drops in a bath, as well as the other oils, might have been too much. Looking forward to hearing what others think. Helen in Cape Town >> I concur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2000 Report Share Posted January 19, 2000 Dear Helen, Did you forget that both orange and eucalytus are stimulating eos? It depends on how much of each eo that you use as to whether or not you can sleep. Rhavda Emison <sos1 > " Helen Ranger " <hranger > >Ho Jeannie, this is an interesting one. >for instance, putting eucalyptus in a relaxing/calming bath - what do you think, >everyone? I think I would have had the calming bath then gone to bed with an >inhalation of the eucalyptus or put a drop or two on the pillow. I feel that >adding the eucalyptus to the calming bath mixture of clary, orange and marjoram is a >conflict of interest, if you know what I mean. >Helen in Cape Town > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2000 Report Share Posted January 20, 2000 I would agree with Helen, Eucalyptus would be too stimulating (for me) if I wanted a relaxing bath as an aid to sleep. Hope this helps Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Comments? Misty L. Trepke http://www..com Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) The Blue Gum is tall, aromatic evergreen tree of the myrtle family native to australia. It has white flowers and grows to 100 metres or more. The trunk has a peeling, papery bark. Eucalyptus was first employed by Australian aborigines, who not only chewed the roots for water in the dry outback but used the leaves to treat fever, cough, and asthma, and European settlers quickly adopted it as medicine. Eucalyptus leaves can be steamed and inhaled, drunk as a tea or applied to the skin. To brew a pleasant-tasting medicinal tea, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried, crushed leaves per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Drink up to two cups a day. You can also use a few drops of eucalyptus oil in boiling water or in a bath as an inhalant. Eucalyptus is often used for - Sore muscles, Insect repellant, Tension headache, Cold, Cough, Sinusitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Strains/sprains. Safety: Before taking Eucalyptus, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Eucalyptus oil or eucalyptol should not be taken by mouth or put on the skin without diluting. Do not take if you have liver disease. Do not take if you have inflammation (soreness) in your intestinal tract (colon). Less than a teaspoonful of the undiluted oil may cause death. Do not use on the face on children or infants, especially around the nose. Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it. Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest, Chest pain, Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin. You may have the following side effects, but this medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine. Undiluted eucalyptus oil (or oil that has not been diluted enough) may cause stomach upset, vomiting (throwing up), dizziness, muscle weakness, confusion, and convulsions (uncontrolled shaking). Dosage: Eucalyptol (also called cineole): 0.05 to 0.2 milliliters (this is less than one drop) by mouth. If using eucalyptol do not take it undiluted, mix 10 teaspoons of water with one of eucalyptol, then use between 10 to 40 drops of this mixture. Eucalyptus Oil: use the same dose and instructions as with eucalyptol for use by mouth. For use on the skin, 6 teaspoons of eucalyptus oil may be mixed with 16 ounces of water, and then some of the mixture is applied to the skin. Fluid Extract, leaf: 2 to 4 grams, by mouth. Contraindications: Do not take Eucalyptus without talking to your doctor first if you are taking High blood sugar medicine (examples: insulin, Glucophage® metformin, DiaBeta® Glynase® glyburide). Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Peacefulmind.com Therapies for healing mind, body, spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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