May relieve cold symptoms

Eucalyptus is a frequent component in cold and cough treatments and is commonly used as a natural cold cure. It has been demonstrated in studies to reduce mucus and enlarge the bronchi and bronchioles of your lungs. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Eucalyptol, also known as cineole, is a chemical present in eucalyptus oil that is responsible for these qualities. According to several studies, eucalyptol reduces cold symptoms such as cough frequency, nasal congestion, and headache by reducing inflammation and mucus accumulation. Additionally, eucalyptol may help alleviate asthma symptoms.

In one 12-week research, 32 patients with bronchial asthma were given 600 mg of eucalyptol or a placebo daily. The eucalyptol group needed 36% less medicine to treat their asthma symptoms than the control group, which needed 7% less. Inhaling eucalyptus oil via your nose may give some relief from cold symptoms. It's also in a lot of topical decongestants. However, because even little amounts of oil can be harmful, it should be avoided. Before using eucalyptol or altering your medicines, visit your healthcare practitioner.