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Eucalyptus Essential Oil
(eucalyptus
globulus)
Characteristics
A colorless liquid,
yellow on aging, with a
somewhat harsh, camphoraceous scent and woody undertone. A beautiful,
tall, evergreen tree, up to 295 feet high. The young trees have bluish
green oval leaves while the mature trees develop long, narrow,
yellowish leaves, creamy white flowers, and a smooth, pale gray bark
often covered with a white powder.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Burns,
blisters, cuts, herpes, insect bites, insect
repellent, lice, skin infections,
wounds, muscular aches and pains,
poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, asthma, bronchitis,
catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, throat infections, chickenpox, colds,
epidemics, flu, measles, analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, antiviral, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic,
expectorant, parasiticide, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil by
steam distillation from the fresh
or partially dried leaves and young twigs.
Blends
Well With
Thyme,
Rosemary, Lavender, Pine, Marjoram, Cedarwood, Lemon
Cautions
Externally
non-toxic, non-irritant (in dilution),
non-sensitizing. When taken internally, eucalyptus oil is toxic and as
little as 3.5ml has been reported as fatal.
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