Description Eucalyptus oil is one of the best, natural alternative ointments to relieve pain from: Arthritis, Backache, Strains, Bruises, Sprains This oil has been well known for many years as a home remedy. You only need to warm the oil up and then rub it into your joint for temporary relief from arthritis, eucalyptus ointment is that helpful! Some herbalists recommend covering the joint at that point with plastic wrap. Follow up with continuous, gentle heat with a heating pad or steamed towels. Benefits: Use BST's eucalyptus ointment for arthritis pain to soothe arthritic joints. It also can be useful to help relieve various strains and aches from exercising, muscle overuse or bruises. The Eucalyptus tree is native to Australia. There they are known as gum trees, due to the fact that they produce a sticky substance that is rich with tannins kino. This tree also is known as a fever tree. This is because in the 1800s, British settlers noticed the fragrant and medicinal odor that came from groves of eucalyptus trees. They were planted in areas that had problems with tropical fever all through the British Empire. Another benefit to the colonists was that the trees would often dry out swampy soils with their large root systems. This made the swampy soils into usable farm land. Later, it was discovered that oil extracted from the tree has many useful purposes, particularly to treat pain in the body. Today the Eucalyptus tree is used mainly for medicinal, industrial and perfumery oils. The main active ingredient in eucalyptus oil for medicinal purposes is called cineol or eucalyptol. Eucalyptus oil is extracted via steam distillation of fresh branches and leaves. People who know the sweet aroma of the fresh Eucalyptus tree often are baffled by the more medicinal odor from the extracted oil. This is because of the major chemical changes that happen when steam heat is applied to the tree parts. Manufactured by BST's Products Product of United States Ingredients This product contains only pure, natural eucalyptus oil. How To Use DIRECTIONS: Adults and children 2 years of age and older can simply rub into the painful area or joint three or four times per day. OTHER NOTES: Do not use on wounds other than as directed as such use may be dangerous, and on damaged skin. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, and do not bandage tightly. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days. For external use only.
