Eucalyptus essential oil effectively mitigates the effects of colds and flu and perfect for sore muscles and joints.
Country of Origin:
Native to Australia, and now grown in the United States (California)
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Myrtaceae
Chemical Families:
Monoterpenes, Oxides
Precautions
Avoid during pregnancy.
Avoid using with children under 5. (Eucalyptus radiata is fine to use in low dilution with children, dogs, and horses.)
Avoid in cases of epilepsy or neurological imbalances.
Avoid if taking homeopathic remedies.
Therapeutic Properties
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antineuralgic
Antirheumatic
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Antiviral
Astringent
Cicatrisant
Decongestant
Deodorant
Diuretic
Expectorant
Febrifuge
Rubefacient
Stimulant
Vermifuge
Vulnerary
Mucolytic
Insecticidal
Hypotensive
Disinfectant
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Fever
Apply topically with peppermint down the spine to help lower fevers.
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Cuts and Wounds
Apply topically to the affected area as an antiseptic.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Mental Sluggishness
Diffuse aromatically with Rosemary to be refreshed and stimulated; helps with concentration.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Immune Boost
Apply topically to reduce inflammation and act as an immune stimulant.
Muscular System
Muscular System
Fatigue and Pain
Dilute and gently massage topically over the affected area to ease overuse muscles.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Earaches
Dilute and apply topically to the outer ear and bone behind the ear.
Shingles and Malaria
Diffuse aromatically or apply topically to the bottoms of the feet or along the spine.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Endometriosis and Vaginitis
Used topically with bergamot with a carrier oil for relief.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Congestion, Cough Bronchitis, and Pneumonia
Diffuse aromatically or apply topically to the chest for expectorant relief; reduces swelling of mucous membranes, loosens phlegm, asthma, bronchitis, colds, flu, sinus complaints, and throat infections.
Asthma and Sinusitis
Diffuse aromatically or apply topically to the chest and feet.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Do not take it internally; cases of liver toxicity have been reported. There are over 700 species of eucalyptus, please be aware of the species you are using.
*Please note the video is on the species Eucalyptus Radiata, not Eucalyptus Globulus.
