One of my favourite essential oils to use year-round;

 

 

Eucalyptus (4 varieties)

 

Botanical Name:

Eucalyptus globulus

Eucalyptus radiata

Eucalyptus citriodora

Eucalyptus dives

 

Family: Myrtaceae

 

Origin: Southern Europe, North Africa & Australia

 

Extraction: Steam distillation of leaves and older branches

 

Main Therapeutic Properties:

 

– antiseptic

– decongestant

– antiviral

– antibacterial

– stimulant

– tonic

 

 

Applications:

 

E. globulus;

 

– best for upper respiratory system

– sinus infection & headaches

– rheumatism

– stimulates secretion

– asthma, coughs, colds & flu

– nasal congestion

– migraine

 

E. citriodora;

 

– antiviral, bactericidal, antifungal

– excellent mosquito repellent

– rheumatoid arthritis

– *CAUTION for sensitive skin

 

E. dives;

 

– higher in ketones, so it’s more calming and sedating than other varieties

– heavy lung congestion

– wound healing

 

E. radiata;

 

– for flu or cold – hot bath

– bronchitis, asthma

– higher in alcohol than other varieties

– chest colds, catarrh

– otitis

-mild for skin, but do not apply to or near the face of infants or children under 10

 

Mental & Emotional:

-mental stimulant

 

 

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