Eucalyptus Peppermint Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Peppermint Essential Oil, Eucalyptus dives or broad-leaved peppermint is a small tree native to temperate dry sclerophyll woodlands and forests of south-eastern Australia. The juvenile leaves are ovate and glaucus, and adult leaves are lanceolate to broad-lanceolate. Leaves are aromatic and high in essential oils, with two notable chemical forms: a piperitone and cineole chemotype. The piperitone chemotype of E.dives has a peppermint like flavour and aroma. It is distilled for piperitone, which is used in the production of synthetic menthol. The leaves were also used as a colonial condiment, especially in combination with a brewed black Camellia sinensis 'billy tea'.
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| Botanical Name: | Eucalyptus dives Schauer |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Synonyms: | Broad-leaf peppermint, blue peppermint, menthol-scented gum |
| See Also: | Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Radiata
Eucalyptus Lemon |
| Parts Used: | Leaves and twigs |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation. |
| Appearance: | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Fresh, camphoraceous, minty, spicy |
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| Consistancy: | Thin |
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| Historical Uses: | Aborigines used the burning leaves as a fumigant to relieve fevers. |
| Modern Uses: | Used in deodorants and disinfectants, also in aromatherapy for cuts, sores and ulcers, asthma, bronchitis, coughs etc. mouth washes and gargles. |
| Cautions: | Non toxic, non irritant (in moderation), non sensitizing |
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