Eucalyptus

Botanical Name:                   Eucalyptus Globulus
Synonym:                              There are 64 species in Australia alone!
Botanical Family:                  Myrtaceae
Country of Origin:                Australia
Plant Part:                              Leaves
Extraction Method:               Steam distillation
Characteristics:                    Clear, camphorous, sharp
Properties:                             
Analgesic, antirheumatic, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycemiant, insecticide, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnerary
 
Chemical Constituents:      
α-pinene, β-pinene, myrcene, α-phellandrene, 1,8-cineole, borneol, terpinene-4-ol, verbenone, piperitone, aromadendrene, globulol
 
Indications:
 
Mind & Spirit:                       
           
Refreshing and stimulating
Clears the head and aid in concentration. 
 
Body:             
           
Powerful antiseptic, killing airborne germs.
Heals wounds and fights infections
Relieves muscle pain, sprains and aches
Decongestant for blocked noses, soothing the inflammation of the sinuses. 
It lowers body temperature making it valuable for reducing fever. 
Helpful with scarlet fever, dysentery, typhoid, diphtheria, malaria and chicken pox.
Valuable for eruptions such as herpes, cuts, wounds and burns. 
 
Contraindications:                Nil – not to be taken internally
Note:                                       Top
Odour Intensity:                    8
Blends well with:                  
Basil, cajeput, cedarwood, citronella, frankincense, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, neroli, pine, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, thyme
 
Traditions:                 
Eucalyptus leaves were crushed and used by the Aborigines to heal wounds, fight infection and relieve muscular pain.  They also used to burn the leaves as fumigation for the relief of fever.  “Eukalypto” is of Greek origin and means ‘well cover’ referring to the covered flowers.