Eucalyptus

Botanical: Eucalyptus Globulus

Properties: Antispasmodic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory

Scents: Eucalyptus essential oil is derived from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree, which belongs to the Myrtaceae family.

It has a fresh, invigorating, and camphoraceous fragrance.

Eucalyptus essential oil is often described as having a strong, cooling, and minty aroma. It has a distinctively crisp and penetrating scent with prominent notes of camphor and a refreshing hint of mint. The aroma is often associated with a sense of clarity and revitalization.

When you inhale eucalyptus essential oil, you may detect a blend of herbal and slightly woody undertones. Some people also describe it as having a subtle sweetness and a clean, menthol-like quality.

The scent can be both invigorating and soothing.

Eucalyptus essential oil is widely used for its potential respiratory benefits and is often included in products like chest rubs and inhalants. It is known to promote clear breathing and provide a sensation of opening up the airways.

The uplifting aroma of eucalyptus can also help rejuvenate the mind and enhance focus.Overall, eucalyptus essential oil has a refreshing and energizing scent that is both cooling and clarifying. Its aroma is frequently used to create an atmosphere of freshness and vitality.

USES

• Air Disinfectant

• Emotion Balancing

• Asthma

• Bronchitis, Flu

• Burns

• Decongestant

• Headaches

• Mosquito repellent

• Muscle Aches, Arthritis

• Rheumatism aches

• Sinusitis

• Skin Ulcers

• Urinary Infections

• Wounds

Add to massage oil for a clearing chest rub, good for respiratory ailments, soothes sore muscles, ideal for sports and athletics. Help with explosive emotions, irrational thinking

Traditional uses: for its penetrating clearing aroma, winter oil

Steam to keep the air germ free, used in hospitals to clean the air;

Recent research shows that a mixture including a mere 2% of this oil in a diffuser will kill 70% of the staphylococcus bacteria in the average size hospital room ;

To remedy many ills or colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, for its bactericidal and anti-viral actions, to ease aching joints.

Constituents:

Cineole, Pinene, Globulol, Camphene, Limonene, Pinocarvone

Contra-indications:

Eucalyptus should not be used if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy and can be fatal if ingested.