Eucalyptus essential oil

Description

Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from Eucalyptus Globulus of the Myrtaceae family and is also known as Tasmanian blue gum or blue gum. It has a clear, sharp, fresh and very distinctive smell, is pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity. In aromatherapy, this essential oil helps to clear the mind and focus concentration, while reducing swelling in the mucus membranes. It is very valuable in fighting respiratory problems, fighting inflammation and sore muscles sore muscles , rheumatism, headaches and nervous exhaustion, while boosting wound and ulcer healing and soothing skin eruptions. The medicinal properties of the oil were most likely first discovered by the Aborigines, the native inhabitants of Australia. (where the tree is originated from) The essential oil is extracted from the fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs. Steam distillation process is used to extract the oil from the tree parts, and some **0 pounds of the plant material is required to produce about two pounds of oil. Eucalyptus oil has a cooling and deodorizing effect on the body, helping with fevers, migraine and malaria. For the respiratory tract, it helps with coughs, asthma, throat infections, sinusitis and catarrhal conditions. It soothes inflammation and eases mucus, clearing the head from the stuffiness of colds and hay fever. It is useful as a warming oil when used for muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and poor circulation. In skin care it can be used for burns, blisters, herpes, cuts, wounds, skin infections and insect bites. It can furthermore boost the immune system and is helpful in cases of chicken pox, colds, flu and measles.