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Essential oil
ecualyptus
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus
Method of Extraction: Steam
Eucalyptus is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the tree to produce
and oil that is pale yellow in color. Its countries of origin are Australia,
Tasmania, China and Brazil. Its main chemical constituents are eucalyptol (about
80%), ethyl alcohol, amyl alcohol and aromadendrene.
Eucalyptus is an antiseptic, analgesic and expectorant. It is also
effective at balancing or reequilibrating energy imbalances in individuals. As
an antiseptic, it can help with infectious diseases of the respiratory system
while its expectorant qualities can help with asthma, bronchitis and
tuberculosis, it is also thought to be an immune booster. Eucalyptus globulus
blends well with coriander, juniper, lavender, lemon, thyme and pine.
Caution: Keep this and all essential oils out of the reach of children! Avoid
this oil near the nostrils of infants and young children due to the risk of
spasm of the glottis due to the cooling effect on the respiratory system. Avoid
with epilepsy.
References: Information about this essential oil came from the following
sources:
Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Fragrant Pharmacy. (Toronto: Bantam Books,
1990)
Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. (United Kingdom: Saffron Walden,
1988)
Tisserand, Robert and Tony Balacs. Essential Oil Safety. (Edinburgh:
Churchill Livingstone, 1995)
Note and Disclaimer: The information and opinions provided here
are for general educational purposes only and do NOT replace medical advice. It
is your responsibility to consult a suitably qualified medical practitioner to
ensure that you will not have any medical problems from any of our products.
For more information, please consult one of the many aromatherapy books
available in the book section of our store.
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