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Natural Benefits

of Eucalyptus

The leaves of these native Australian evergreen

trees provide more than a nice aroma. They contain
powerful chemicals—such as eucalyptol—that
help fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi and may ease
headache pain, says Jenn Dazey, N.D., a naturopathic
physician and botanical medicine faculty member
at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. Put eucalyptus
to the test with one of her favorite remedies.

BY ARRICCA ELIN SANSONE

OPEN AIRWAYS KEEP NAILS HEALTHY
Dealing with an The antifungal properties of
upper respiratory eucalyptus essential oil help combat
infection? In a athlete’s foot and nail fungus. Com-
glass bowl, melt bine 30 drops of the oil with 2 ounces
¼ cup coconut oil of undiluted neem oil and 30 drops
and 5 to 7 menthol of tea tree oil. If a nail has thickened,
crystals (available lightly rub a metal nail file over it so
online from herbal the treatment can penetrate (clean
suppliers) in the the file with soapy water afterward).
microwave. Add 15 Before bedtime, apply 2 teaspoons
drops of eucalyptus of the mixture across all toes, then
essential oil and wear cotton socks overnight. Repeat
nightly for up to several months,
MIKE GARTEN. STYLING BY CHRISTINA LANE. tial oil and rosemary RELIEVE A HEADACHE
5 drops each of
storing excess in a lidded container.
sweet orange essen-
essential oil; let cool.
Rub liberally on your
As soon as you feel a tension or stress
chest. The scents and
headache coming on, mix 1 drop
the “hot cooling”
each of eucalyptus essential oil and
effect of the menthol
peppermint oil in the palm of your
help make breathing
hand. Dab on your temples and
behind your ears. Use as needed or
a bit easier. Store in
once per hour, says Dazey.
a lidded container.
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