Eucalyptus oil cover

Eucalyptus oil overlay is a naturopathic procedure, see overlays, which uses 10 percent eucalyptus oil and is used in the treatment of bladder and kidney infections.

Materials: Linen cloth (20 x 30 cm), 1 eLEucalyptus oil (10% oil mixture), 1 washcloth, 1 plastic bag, 1 washcloth, wool cloth or raw wool, 1 molleton outer cloth

Procedure: The 10% eucalyptus oil is applied to a small linen cloth and placed in a small plastic bag. Warm it on a hot-water bottle, then fold the bag and place it on the bladder or kidney area.

Follow-up: remove the pad and place in a plastic bag together with the washcloth. Before reapplication, refresh with 10 drops of eucalyptus oil. After 7 days or if necessary, renew everything completely.

Duration and frequency: 2 x daily.

Action: antispasmodic, disinfectant, antiseptic, increase of urination

Contraindication in case of known allergy to the ingredients of eucalyptus oil.

1. Fritz C (2012) Wrap according to Kneipp and pads. In: Beer AM et al. ed. guide to natural healing methods for medical practice, Urban und Fischer Verlag p. 47.