Why you should put a eucalyptus branch in your shower –

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Having time for yourself, disconnecting and being in harmony has never been so fashionable: searches for “wellness” on Pinterest grow by more than 450% every year! Among the related terms are mindfulness, tai chi, essencial oils edible and one that surprised us: eucalyptus branches in the shower.

It may seem strange at first, but the idea is not just to make the room prettier. “O eucalyptus it has a pleasant and calming aroma. It gives you a feeling of freshness, you de-stress and relax” explains José Roberto Magda Filho, pulmonologist and professor at the University of Taubaté, in the interior of São Paulo.

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The secret is in the steam + plant mix. The combination releases the substance eucalyptol, responsible for the pleasant smell and for other benefits as well, which become very useful in the dry and cold weather of winter. “Eucalyptol makes secretions more fluid and causes the nose and lungs to feel relieved when breathing. This, added to steam, can help, even though it is not scientifically proven that eucalyptus cures”.

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Some areas of alternative medicine guarantee that the tree can have more effects on the body and recommend using the essential oil in the bath to relieve different symptoms: headache and muscle, stress, cough, between others. “Eucalyptol stands out as an effective chemical component worth considering in your aromatherapyespecially during hinverno” defends Emilia Kiyohara, aromatherapist and President of Aromaflora.

But be careful: if you have a serious respiratory problem that requires medication, it is essential to follow the treatment recommended by your doctor. And, if you want to test the effectiveness of eucalyptus, talk to him first.