Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves and twigs
Note Classification: Top
Aroma: Strong, woody camphory
Largest Producing Countries: Australia, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Russia, USA, and China
Traditional Use: Typically used in the preparation of liniments, inhalants, cough syrups, ointments, toothpaste, and as pharmaceutical flavoring.
Properties: Analgesic, antibiotic, antifungal, anti-infectious, anti-neuralgic, antiparasitic, antiputrescent, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, balsamic, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycemic, pectoral, prophylactic, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge, and vulnerary.
Benefits: Asthma, blisters, bronchitis, burns, catarrh, chickenpox, chilblains, colds, cuts, cystitis, fever, flu, headaches, herpes, insect bites, leucorrhea, lice, measles, mental exhaustion, muscular aches and pains, nervous debility, neuralgia, poor circulation, rashes, rheumatism, sinusitis, skin infections, skin ulcers, sluggishness, sore throats, sprains, throat infections, and wounds.
Blends Well With: Cedarwood, chamomile german, chamomile roman, cypress, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, peppermint, pine, rosemary, thyme linalool, and thyme red.
Of Interest: The antiseptic properties of this oil increase with age. The international interest in the tree developed because it is very fast growing and uses up large amounts of water, thus being able to turn swamp into usable land.
Safety Data: Not to be used on children under 12 years. Not compatible with homeopathic treatment. Non-irritant, non-toxic, non-sensitizing, however its use while pregnant is not recommended.