Eucalyptus Globulus is a wonderfully clearing, camphoraceous essentail oil. It is excellent for colds and chills. Australian Aborigines refer to the plant as 'Kino' and bind the leaves to serious wounds. Eucalyptus Globulus is extremely useful during the winter months. It can be very effective in a steam inhalation.
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Country of Origin: China
Part of Plant Used: Leaves, mature branches
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Properties: analgesic, antifungal, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, balsamic, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycemic, insecticide, parasiticide, prophylactic, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnery.
Aroma and Appearance: Pale yellow to clear in color. It has a strong, camphor like, balsamic odor.
Safety Data: Nontoxic and nonirritant in prescribed doses. Can irritate the skin when concentrated.
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Purpose: May be used massage and skin care products or in the bath, a diffuser, or a vaporizer.
Aromatherapy Uses:
- Skin Care – burns, blisters, cuts, herpes, insect bites, lice, skin infections, wounds.
- Circulatory System – poor circulation.
- Muscles/Joints – muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains.
- Respiratory System – excellent for asthma, bronchitis catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, throat infections
- Immune System – chicken pox, colds, epidemics, flu, measles - good against Herpes simplex and shingles.
- Genitourinary System – cystitis, leukorrhea. Proven effective for Candida.
- Nervous System – debility, headaches, neuralgia.
- Other Uses – insect repellent.
Blends with benzoin, cedarwood, frankincense, lavender, marjoram, pine, rosemary, thyme.