Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil
$160.00
Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is antiseptic and respiratory and can also help to maintain healthy joints and muscles.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Eucalyptus globulus |
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Synonyms |
Blue gum, blue gum tree, southern blue gum, fever tree, stringy bark. |
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Plant family |
Myrtaceae |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation from the fresh or partly dried leaves and young twigs. |
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Origin |
Native to Tasmania and Australia, cultivated in Spain, Portugal, Brazil, California, Russia & China, – little oil now comes from its native countries. |
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Plant characteristics |
A beautiful, tall evergreen tree stretching up to 90 meters high. The young trees have bluish-green oval leaves while the mature tree trees develop long, narrow, yellowish leaves, creamy-white flowers and a smooth , pale grey bark often covered in a white powder. |
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Oil characteristics |
A colourless mobile liquid (yellows on ageing), with a harsh camphoraaceous odour and woody-sweet undertone. |
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Traditional use |
Traditionally a household remedy in Australia, the leaves and oil are especially good for respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and croup, and the dried leaves are smoked like tobacco for asthma. |
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Blends well with |
Thyme, rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood and lemon essential oil. |
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Cautions and comments |
Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant. Not to be taken internally – as little as 3.5ml can be fatal. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Cineol (70-85%), pinene, limonene, cymene among others |
Suitable for : All skin