How to Make Homemade Eucalyptus Oil
How to Make Homemade Eucalyptus Oil
![How to Make Homemade Eucalyptus Oil](https://hayloft.co.uk/media/blog/eucalyptus_oil.jpg)
Eucalyptus oil has been known to work wonders on the body due to its somewhat endless benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and pain-relieving properties, contains a natural antiseptic and acts as a natural insect repellent.
What You Will Need
Eucalyptus leaves
Extra virgin olive oil
Slow cooker
Glass bottle
Strainer
![eucalyptus leaves](https://hayloft.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/2_1.jpg)
Step One
Wash a large handful of fresh eucalyptus leaves and measure one cup of extra virgin olive oil.
![handful of fresh eucalyptus leaves](https://hayloft.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/ec.jpg)
Step Two
Place these ingredients into a slow cooker or over a low heat for six hours.
![ingredient in a slow cooker](https://hayloft.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/ec3.jpg)
Step Three
Let it cool, strain, and voila.
![cool and strain the oil](https://hayloft.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/ec2.jpg)
Step Four
Keep it in a cool, dry place and be sure to never ingest it. When you want to rub it anywhere on the body, I recommend mixing it with a carrier oil like coconut or argan oil, it won’t lessen the effects, but it will make it last longer!
![store in cool, dry place](https://hayloft.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/eucalyptus_oil.jpg)