Question 1

can eucalyptus oil be put in a vicks vaporizer to help with sinus issues?

Accepted Answer

OK, but clean well: You probably can use eucalyptus oil.  If you do, make sure that you thoroughly wash it out after use.  Vaporizers can get plugged up.  Another alternative is to use water with a pinch of salt as an alternative to their proprietary products

Question 2

is it safe to use eucalyptus oil in my vicks vaporizer while my 1 year old sleeps?

Accepted Answer

I never would: Infants &amp; toddlers have narrow nasal passages that are more sensitive to fumes,dust, and other air pollutants. It will often trigger drainage and internal swelling in the nose that increases work of breathing. The clean mist is fine, but I avoid such additives as oils or Vicks until school age.

Question 3

hi there. my 5 year old son has g6pd defficiency. he has a cold right now. is it safe to use eucalyptus oil at home?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Eucalyptus has not been identified as a substance that exacerbates anemia in patients with G6PD deficiency.  The illness itself may be more of a trigger, however, the medical benefit of eucalyptus may not be enough to warrant any possible risk.  Plant extracts in general can be immunogenic and can cause a delayed inflammatory skin reaction in some cases. Would discuss with his physician.

Question 4

is it safe to use eucalyptus oil on a humidifier to for baby to help him breathe properly? also, what remedies can you suggest for a clogged nose?

Accepted Answer

No fragrances : The first months are complicated by narrow nasal passages which swell/close if exposed to dust,fragrances, smoke &amp; other irritants.Baby tries to flush these out of the nose  with mucous but this often ends as congestion &amp; produces rattling with breathing.The best rx is washing out the nose with saline &amp; suctioning the remainder. Eliminate irritants from babies environment &amp; this will happen less.

Question 5

is it safe to use eucalyptus oil in a humidifier for a 16mnth old with blocked and runny nose?

Accepted Answer

I would not: Nasal congestion at that age is aggravated by the smaller size of the nasal passages which make any swelling/drainage block things easier. I find ANY FUME/ODOR producing agent will act as a nasal irritant &amp; worsen things. I never suggest these things before school age, when the nasal passages are big enough to avoid this effect. Clean out the nose with saline wash &amp; use water in the humidifier.

Question 6

is it safe to use eucalyptus oil in a humidifier for a 16mnth old with blocked and runny nose? if not which methods or product can i use  to relief  her?

Accepted Answer

I would not: Nasal congestion at that age is aggravated by the smaller size of the nasal passages which make any swelling/drainage block things easier. I find ANY FUME/ODOR producing agent will act as a nasal irritant &amp; worsen things. I never suggest these things before school age, when the nasal passages are big enough to avoid this effect. Clean out the nose with saline wash &amp; use water in the humidifier.

Question 7

will eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil be any good for skin?

Accepted Answer

No good evidence fou: Eucalyptus oil is often used for arthritis or steamed to relieve nasal congestion. Peppermint oil can be taken for irritable bowel syndrome, tension headaches and nausea and is "possibly effective". Skin is not listed as a use.

Question 8

can you use a combination of neem oil and eucalyptus oil for  scabies?

Accepted Answer

No : If you have scabies you need to be treated with a topical scabicide such as 5% Permethrin cream applied from neck to toes and left on for 8-14 hours.  Repeat this treatment in 1 week.

Question 9

are there any possible negative side effects to using eucalyptus oil in an infrared sauna long term?k

Accepted Answer

Possibly : Can develop a sensitivity to the eucalyptus oil (irritant dermatitis).  I have to work within a conventional medical framework and in the conventional world the studies on infrared saunas have so far been disappointing re its effects.

Question 10

i'm allergic to eucalyptus tree pollen. i went to buy a new skincare item and saw eucalyptus oil in the ingredients. would i be allergic to the oil?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Hi the chances you are allergic to the oil as well.my advice is to stay away from that product totally.

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Can eucalyptus oil be put in a vicks vaporizer to help with sinus issues?

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Is it safe to use eucalyptus oil in my vicks vaporizer while my 1 year old sleeps?

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Hi there. my 5 year old son has g6pd defficiency. he has a cold right now. is it safe to use eucalyptus oil at home?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use eucalyptus oil on a humidifier to for baby to help him breathe properly? also, what remedies can you suggest for a clogged nose?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use eucalyptus oil in a humidifier for a 16mnth old with blocked and runny nose?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use eucalyptus oil in a humidifier for a 16mnth old with blocked and runny nose? if not which methods or product can i use to relief her?

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Will eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil be any good for skin?

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Can you use a combination of neem oil and eucalyptus oil for scabies?

A member asked:

Are there any possible negative side effects to using eucalyptus oil in an infrared sauna long term?k

A member asked:

I'm allergic to eucalyptus tree pollen. i went to buy a new skincare item and saw eucalyptus oil in the ingredients. would i be allergic to the oil?

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