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Does eucalyptus oil spray in a steam room kill cold and flu viruses? if so, what else does eucalyptus spray kill?

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Increase blood Flow: This is a chemical that increases blood flow to the mucous membranes that line the sinus cavities acting as a mild irritant. This then allows better flow though and relieving congestion. Similar to irrigation with saline or salt water.

Answered 3/2/2016

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No : As far as i know, the eucalyptus oil doesn't kill viruses or bacteria. But it improves the breathing by opening the airway and decresing the amount of secretions on your lungs. Anyone else knows differently?

Answered 4/6/2018

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Other natural remedy: Tea tree oil and oil of neem have been shown to have powerful antimicrobial effets- some trials have demonstrated tto efficacy against mrsa!

Answered 4/6/2018

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