Essential Oil Database

Photo: Eucalyptus Globulus

Eucalyptus

Essential Oil

Botanical Name:

Eucalyptus Globulus

Family Name:

Myrtaceae

Source Country:

Spain

Plant Parts Used:

Leaves and twigs

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation

Major Constituents:

Eucalyptol, ethyl alcohol, pinene, amyl alcohol, camphene, eudesmol, phellandrene

Botanical Description

Photo: Eucalyptus Globulus

Eucalyptus Globulus is native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. It is an evergreen tree commonly known as Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Southern Blue Gum or Tasmanian Blue Gum growing up to 55 meters tall. Eucalyptus leaves are bluish to grey and waxy and the tree bark often ‘peels’. The Eucalyptus bears aromatic flowers which are a source of pollen for honey producing bees.

Eucalyptus trees are relatively fast growing, and forested for the timber.

Photo: Eucalyptus Globulus

Fragrance

Eucalyptus essential oil has a fresh, penetrating, menthol, camphor like scent.

Eucalyptus essential oil is a clear liquid.

Eucalyptus blends well with cedarwood, lavender, lemon, marjoram, peppermint, pine, rosemary and thyme.

Traditional Therapeutic Uses

Photo: Eucalyptus Globulus

Properties: antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, deodorant, expectorant, stimulant.

Aids: concentration.

Alleviates: acne, asthma, coughs, exhaustion, fever, gingivitis, gum disease, herpes, muscle aches and joint pain, nasal congestion, skin ulcers, stress.

Eucalyptus is uplifting and stimulating.

Safety Data

Avoid use if pregnant.

May cause an allergic reaction.

Not to be taken internally.

Disclaimer:

All healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, do not imply a guarantee of effect, and may not be complete or accurate. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Aromatherapy is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

Pure, medical grade, essential oils & absolutes are for use in aromatherapy and other disciplines of natural healing; and for their fragrance. Essential oils should not be ingested, and avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Pregnant women should not self administer essential oils. Do not administer essential oils to babies. Do not apply undiluted essential oil to the skin and wash hands after use and before visiting lavatory. Do not use essential oils while in a sauna, steam room, or other humid environment; or while engaged in strenuous exercise.

Massage oil should consist of no more than 3% essential oil(s) to 97% carrier or fixed oil. Absolutes should be blended with no less than 98.5% carrier oil. When adding essential oil to bath water do not use more than 4 drops.

Store essential oils at low room temperature, in a dark place, out of the reach of children, pets and away from foodstuffs.