Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus radiata)
Common name | Eucalyptus |
Botanical name | Eucalyptus australia |
Method of Extraction | Steam distilled |
Plant Part | Leaves |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Note | Top |
Description
Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus radiata) distilled leaf oil
Common name | Eucalyptus |
Botanical name | Eucalyptus australia |
Method of Extraction | Steam distilled |
Plant Part | Leaves |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Note | Top |
Appearance | colourless to pale yellow mobile liquid |
Aroma | fresh, powerful peppery camphoraceous aroma |
Major Constituents | 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, limonene |
Properties | refreshing, stimulating |
Traditional Uses | mental exhaustion, concentration, headaches, respiratory system complaints |
Blends well with | cedarwood, lavender, lemon, marjoram, pine, rosemary |
Cautions | Toxic if taken internally. may cause problems with breathing in young children – should not be applied near the face of infants or young children (Tisserand & Young 2014) |
Eucalyptus has a long history as a home remedy in Australia, with white settlers learning about its properties from the aborigines.
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