Eucalyptus oil is analgesic and helps to relieve many types of pains. It is known to reduce body inflammation. Eucalyptus oil is used in ointment, cream, vapor rubs. It contains Eucalyptol which is responsible for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and pain relieving property. One can store eucalyptus oil for many years.

Ingredients:

1.       Eucalyptus leaves – 15

2.       Olive oil or sesame oil – 2 cups

Preparation steps:

1.       Heat oil on medium flame. ,Once the oil heats up, reduce the flame.

2.       Cut and add eucalyptus leaves to oil and continue heating oil for next couple of hours on low flame.

3.       Turn off the heat. Allow oil to cool

4.       Store eucalyptus oil in dark bottle.

5.       Use this oil to get relief from not only joint pain, also to get relief from headache. Add few drops to boiling water and inhale  for asthma, cough, respiratory discomfort.

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