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 Eucalyptus Essential
Oil ProfileEucalyptus or Tasmanian Blue Gum or Blue Gum Eucalyptus is a perennial tree, one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia. They typically grow from 30-55 m (98 to 180 feet) tall. The natural distribution of the species includes Tasmania and southern Victoria. The bark is shreddy, peeling in large strips. The broad juvenile leaves are borne in opposite pairs on square stems. They are about 6 to 15 cm long and covered with a blue-grey, waxy bloom, which is the origin of the common name "blue gum". The mature leaves are narrow, sickle-shaped and dark shining green. ....more |
| Botanical Name: | Eucalyptus globulus Labill. |
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| Family: | Myrtaceae |
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| Synonyms: | Eucalyptus 80/85, blue gum, gum tree, southern blue gum, Tasmanian blue gum, fever tree, stringy bark, dinkum oil. |
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| See Also: | Eucalyptus Lemon
Eucalyptus Radiata
Eucalyptus Peppermint |
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| Parts Used: | Fresh or partly dried leaves and young twigs |
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| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation, |
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| Colour: | Colorless liquid, (yellows with age) |
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| Consistency: | Thin |
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| Aroma Description: | Aromatic somewhat camphoraceous. |
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| Perfume note: | Top |
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| Blends well with: | Bergamot, chamomile roman, true lavender, frankincense, neroli, ginger, lemon. |
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| Historical Uses: | Eucalyptus leaves have been used by Native Australians for many centuries for respiratory problems. |
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| Modern Uses: | Eucalyptus oil, or lozenges, lotions and cough drops made from it, is useful for lung diseases, sore throat, gout, syphilis, gonorrhea, typhoid, varicose ulcers, worms, colds, croup, diphtheria, malaria, neuralgia, piles, and sore throat. Used as a flavouring in most food groups. |
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| Cautions: | Do not use on broken or irritated skin. Do not use internally . |
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| Aromatherapy Uses: |
General - Fevers, insect repellent
Circulation, Muscles and Joints - Muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatic pains
Nervous System - Mental exhaustion, migraine
Respiratory System - Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, throat infections
Skin - Burns, blisters, cuts, herpes, insect bites, insect repellent, skin infections, skin ulcers, wounds
Viral infections - Helps in flu, measles, chickenpox, and other childhood diseases, colds.
Good for respiratory problems, muscle, joint pain reliever, refreshing to the mind, avoid use with children. |
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| Physical Actions |
| Anelgesic, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, balsamic, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycemic, parasiticide, prophylactic, rubifacient, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnery. |
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| Toxicity |
LD50 - (oral) rat >4.4g/kg; (dermal) rabbit >5g/kg.
Irritation/Sensitisation - Nil at 10% (Human)
Phototoxicity - Nil reported |
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