Eucalyptus has been used for centuries, from folk medicine to cosmetics to pharmaceuticals.

Find out how this aromatic plant can be used to help you breathe better during cold or allergy season.

I probably don’t have to tell you that life can be stressful.

fresh eucalyptus from Trader Joe’s

The oil smelled amazing, gave my bathroom a spa-like quality and helped me breathe a little better.

So when I spotted a bunch of eucalyptus at Trader Joe’s I got really excited.

I decided to try recreating a eucalyptus steam shower at home.

Then, I shut the bathroom door and ran the water as hot as I could handle.

It created a spa-like steam room in my bathroom, and I was instantly hooked.

Fresh eucalyptus lasts for about three weeks, so you will get plenty of use from it.