Repel Insects and Alleviate Pain
Eucalyptus oil is an effective and natural way to repel insects. The eucalyptol content in this plant has been shown to be effective in fending off flies and mosquitoes up to 8 hours after a topical application. The more oil you apply, the more effective and longer the effect will be. In fact, the authorities list the essential oil extracted from the lemon eucalyptus plant as an effective and reliable insect repellant. In addition, eucalyptus oil can help with head lice. [7]
Inhaling essential oil extracted from eucalyptus leaves can help reduce pain. This is because the plant contains limonene and cineole, two anti-inflammatory compounds that can work as pain relievers. Some studies have shown that those patients who had undergone surgery for knee replacement may reduce their levels of blood pressure and perceived pain when inhaling a mixture of almond oil and eucalyptus oil. However, further research is still needed to verify this effect. [8]
