13 Sep 2022 | 3 min Read
Sayani Basu
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Eucalyptus oil is made from the eucalyptus tree’s oval-shaped leaves and has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. After the leaves are dried, they are crushed and distilled to extract the essential oil. It is then diluted before being used as medicine.
It has also been used to reduce symptoms of coughs, colds, and congestion and guards against respiratory problems. Therefore, it is also found in some of the natural vapour patches to provide instant relief to your kids from nasal congestion.
But the question is: Is it safe to use eucalyptus oil on babies? Read on to know more.
Medical studies suggest that there are two species of eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Radiata and Eucalyptus Globulus. The former is a different species than the commonly found Eucalyptus Globulus.
Babies and older kids should use Eucalyptus Radiata as Eucalyptus globulus has not been proven to be safe for children under the age of two.
It is also advisable to add drops of eucalyptus oil to one ounce of carrier oil and then apply on your little one’s chest to ease respiratory congestion because:
It is advisable to consult a doctor before using eucalyptus oil directly on babies. You can also try using these natural vapour patches that have the goodness of eucalyptus oil.
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