May cause skin irritation. Only use diluted and not for more than a few days at a time. Don't use on babies or young children. Not advisable in early pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure. Toxic if taken internally. Don't use in conjunction with homeopathic remedies.

Usually China

Steam inhalation two to three times a day or added to a carrier oil and rubbed into the chest, or few drops on a handkerchief:
Sore throats, coughs, chest infections, such as bronchitis, asthma and in clearing the catarrh of colds, flu and sinus infections.
Compress: For burns and healing cuts and other wounds.
Diluted and applied to skin: Blisters, such as those associated with herpes, shingles and chickenpox, muscular pains and stiffness, poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, athlete's foot, nervous headaches, neuralgia and cystitis. It can be used as an insect repellent and can also help in treating insect bites and head lice.