Chinese, Indian Ayurvedic, Greek, and other medicines have incorporated eucalyptus oil for the treatment of a range of conditions for thousands of years.
Amongst its many other uses the enhancement of body scrubs with this precious oil promotes pain relief as it consists of eucalyptamint, an OTC preparation that is used to treat muscle and joint pain linked to strains and sprains, arthritis, bruising, and backache.
Its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, together with its natural cooling sensation, make eucalyptus oil ideal for soothing the skin. Antibacterial properties also protect the skin from infection.