A Great New Car Scent Air Freshener

We spend a lot of time in our cars, so it’s important to feel as relaxed as possible in them – and air freshener cars products such as those from Smiley Daisy, including their new cute car air freshener range, are a great way to do this.

The Eucalyptus Tree
The Smiley Daisy range uses eucalyptus essential oil.  The eucalyptus tree is indigenous to Australia and has a variety of different uses, including medicinal, therapeutic and industrial.  There are actually over 400 different species of the eucalyptus.

Health Benefits – Antimicrobial
The health benefits of eucalyptus are well documented, it having been used to treat a wide variety of ailments for thousands of years.  It has antimicrobial properties, and was used throughout the 19th century in hospitals in the UK to clean medical equipment.  Recent studies in Europe have identified that it could be used as a means of reducing the need for antibiotics.

Colds and Respiratory Problems
Eucalyptus can be found in many medicines used to treat the common cold and herbal remedies used to treat respiratory problems such as bronchitis as well as sinusitis and sore throats.  When inhaled, eucalyptus oil can act as a decongestant.

Dental Care
Due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, eucalyptus is widely used in the field of dental care, commonly used in mouth washes and dental preparations as well as in chewing gum. Studies have shown that it is useful in helping prevent tooth decay and periodontitis.

Insect Repellent
It can also be used as an insect repellent, having been registered in the USA as an insecticide and miticide as far back as 1948.  Oil of lemon eucalyptus oil is effective against mosquitoes and research in India in 2012 showed it it be effective against the common housefly.

Pain Relief
Eucalyptus is a pain reliever, and studies indicate it may have analgesic qualities as well.  Strains, sprains, arthritis and backache can all be relieved by eucalyptus.  It’s also used by athletes as part of their warm-up routines.

Stimulant
Recent studies indicate that eucalyptus oil may be a stimulant for the immune system, aiding our body to counter and destroy foreign particles.

Infections and Wounds
Being indigenous to Australia, researchers have discovered that eucalyptus was also used by aboriginal tribes to treat fungal infections and wounds.

So, whilst it is not only has a great perfume, the eucalyptus tree can be used in a wide range of health applications as shown by the above summary.

If you would like to find out more about the eucalyptus essential oil diffuser range from Smiley Daisy.