Aromatherapy Oils - Eucalyptus

Botanical name: Eucalyptus Globulus
Botanical family: Myrtaceae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Leaves

Origin: Tasmania - known as the Blue Gum Tree. The trees grow very quickly and tend to grow in malarial countries as it drains the land to produce a healthier climate.

Description: Clear, sharp and piercing.

Properties and Indications:

• Respiratory conditions which involve mucousy discharge, eg. bronchitis, flu
• For acute and short term conditions rather than long and chronic as it is too drying for the kids for long term use
• Anti-spasmodic and sedative - a chest condition with a cough
• Active antiseptic properties, can rank as a natural antibiotic
• Diuretic - urinary and intestinal conditions
• Some cases of vaginal discharge - infectious, with blood
• Hemorrhoids
• Fever - particularly intermittent, eg. malaria
• Flat nervous system or anemia

Contra-indications:

• Avoid if epileptic

Blending:

• Benzoin, Coriander, Citronella, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Melissa, Pine, Thyme

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