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Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Most Eucalyptus essential oil is distilled from the Australian "blue gum" eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus). In fact, there are over 300 varieties of Eucalyptus and at least a dozen or more that yield a eucalyptus oil that has a valuable use.

Eucalyptus essential oil is best known for its use when it comes to fighting colds. A steam inhalation of eucalyptus works wonderfully as a nasal decongestant as well as keeping the cold virus away from those not infected in the household. Eucalyptus has powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties. Eucalyptus used in a spray or vaporizer at the onset of the flu or a cold may make the illness shorter-lived and protect the rest of the family, in the process.

Eucalyptus oil is extracted from fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs by means of steam distillation.

Eucalyptus essential oil is a clear, sometimes pale yellow, liquid with a familiar camphorous scent that most people can instantly recognize.

INTERESTING FACTS: Groves of eucalyptus trees were often planted around swamp areas to help prevent to spread of Malaria.

1/2 oz. (15 ml) $5.85

COMMON NAME: eucalyptus

BOTANICAL NAME: eucalyptus globulus

ORIGIN: Australia, Spain, Tasmania

PARTS USED: leaves, twigs

FRAGRANCE: camphorous, fresh, strong

BLENDS: benzoin, caraway, cedarwood, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, peppermint, pine, ravensara, rosemary, thyme

AROMATIC BENEFITS: balancing, cooling, invigorating, stimulating

MAGICKAL USES: healing, health (maintain), protection, psychic energy, purification

PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bedbugs, bleeding gums, blisters, bronchitis, burns, candida, chapped lips, chlamydia, colds, coughs, cuts, cystitis, dandruff, decongestant, deodorant, diabetes, diarrhea, disinfectant, diuretic, drug withdrawal, ear infections, earaches, febrifuge, fibrositis, flatulence, flea repellent, gingivitis, hay fever, heartburns, heatstrokes, hyperprexia, insect bites, insect repellent, itching, jet lag, lice, lower abdominal pain, lumbago, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, muscular fatigue, neuralgia, normal hair, osteoarthritis, pneumonia, prostatitis, rashes, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, sinusitis, spina bifida, stomachaches, sunburns, swelling, synovitis, tendinitis, tennis elbow, thrush, upper abdominal pain, urticaria, vaginal infections, windburns

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid if using homeopathic remedies, history of epilepsy or high blood pressure. Dilute before using on skin.

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