Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus globulus
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation from the fresh or partly dried, long and narrow leaves of the tree.
Description: Clearing, camphoraceous and herbaceous. Colourless liquid. Australian Aborigines refer to the plant as ‘Kino’ and bind the leaves to serious wounds.
Directions and Specific Safety Advice: Always read carefully the latest instructions and precautions which come with the product. This oil is 100% pure, natural and undiluted. Dilute 3-5 drops in 10ml of carrier oil. Do not take internally. Do not use undiluted on the skin. Keep away from children. Keep away from the eyes. Do not use during pregnancy. A powerful oil to be used in moderation.
Suggested uses:
Extremely useful during the winter months. It can be very effective in a steam inhalation. Try adding 2 drops Eucalyptus, 1 drop Roman Chamomile and 1 drop Lavender to a bowl of just-boiled water. Lean over the bowl (not too close) with a towel covering your head and inhale the vapours for a few minutes. Alternatively, blend the same oils in two teaspoons of Sweet Almond oil and massage into the chest and back.
Blended with Citronella or Cedarwood in an oil burner, Eucalyptus may help maintain an insect-free BBQ! Alternatively, try the lemon-scented Eucalyptus Citriodora as a natural insect-repellent.
This is Eucalyptus 80/85, which refers to the eucalyptol content in the oil (80- 85%). It is possible to buy elsewhere a quality level known as 70/75. There are many hundreds of different types of Eucalyptus that contain high levels of eucalyptol, but Globulus is the most popular. The Chinese production’s quality is good, and very consistent.
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