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EUCALYPTUS
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Botanical Name :
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Eucalyptus globulus
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| Origins |
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One
of the tallest tress in the world, it originated in Australia
and later grew in Tasmania, China, USA, Brazil and the Mediterranean.
There are something like 200 species. The Aborigines may have
been the first to use it medicinally. |
| Description |
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The
silvery, blue-green leaves produce a pale yellow oil which
has a cool, camphor's smell. The fresh leaves give a rich
yield of highly potent essence, one of the most versatile
in aromatherapy. |
| Therapeutic
effects |
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The principal constituent of the oil is the antiseptic eucalyptol.
Combined with its anti-inflammatory properties, eucalyptus
oil is particularly helpful for asthma, bronchitis, flu, sinusitis,
skin infections, rheumatism and sores. It can also reduce
fever, is a strong diuretic, and its head-clearing qualities
are well known. |
| Uses |
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Baths, inhalation and massage. It has a cooling effect on
body temperature, reduces fever and is also a remedy for muscular
/ rheumatic aches and pains. It is widely used in cold and
cough medicines and rubs. Use in the bath to relieve cystitis
or on a handkerchief to clear the head. |
| Blending
note |
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Blends well with basil, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, myrrh,
pine, peppermint . |
| Cautionary
note |
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- Avoid to applying on the skin without dilution.
- Do not use on babies or very young children.
- Do not swallow this essential oil, it is very toxic.
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PEPPERMINT : BASIL : BAY
: BENZOIN : BERGAMOT
: CEDARWOOD : CHAMOMILE
: CINNAMON : COMFREY
: CYPRESS : EUCALYPTUS
: FENNEL : FRANKINCENSE
: GERANIUM : HYSSOP
: JASMINE : JUNIPER
: LAVENDER : LEMON
: LEMONGRASS : MARJORAM
: MELISSA : MYRRH
: NEROLI : ORANGE
: PARSLEY : PATCHOULI
: PEPPERMINT(pieerata) : PINE
ROSE : ROSEMARY
: SAGE : SANDALWOOD
: TEA TREE : THYME
: YLANG-YLANG :
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