Eucalyptus Blue Gum
Eucalyptus Globulus var. Globulus
Description:
An evergreen tree up to 50ft/15m high. Mature trees have long, narrow, yellowish leaves, creamy white flowers and a smooth, pale gray bark often covered in white powder.
Actions:
Analgesic, antineuralgic, antiseptic, antiviral, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycemic, parasiticide, prophylactic, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnerary, insecticide.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves and young twigs
Characteristics:
A colourless, mobile liquid that yellows on aging, with a somewhat harsh, camphoraceous odour and a woody-sweet undertone. It blends well with thyme, rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood and lemon
Perfume:
Scent:
Woody-camphoraceous, penetrating, fresh, slightly sweet
Key Qualities:
Stimulating, refreshing, clearing, purifying, balsamic, regulating
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Burns, blisters, cuts, herpes, insect bites, live, skin, infections, wounds
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains
Respiratory System:
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, throat infections
Immune System:
Chicken Pox, colds, epidemics, flu, measles
Genitourinary System:
Cystitis, leukorrhea
Nervous System:
Debility, headaches, neuralgia
Other Uses:
Insect repellent
Safety Data:
WARNING: Apply in dilution only, in concentration, eucalyptus oil can irritate the skin. The oils should not be used on young children. When taken internally eucalyptus oil is toxic.
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