Description
Escentia Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Smithii) RSA (Eucalyptus smithii)Extraction: Steam distillation of the fresh or partially dried leaves.Charactersitics: A colourless to pale yellow mobile liquid with a penetrating camphoraceous odour and a woody-sweet undertone. TOP NOTEOdour effects: Penetrating, stimulating.Cautions: A powerful oil, so take care with dosage. Avoid using on clients with high blood pressure and epilepsy. Could antidote homeopathic medication.Main chemical constituents: Isovaleraldehyde 2% Limonene, alpha-pinene 2% 1.8. Cineole 78% Terpineol, geraniol, eudesmol 2%Properties and indications: MIND Clears the head, aids concentration and strengthens the nervous system. BODY A digestive stimulant. Anti-viral action works on respiratory tract, soothing inflammation and easing mucous. Good for influenza, asthma and sinusitis. Cools and deodorises, and lowers fever. Is said to bring relief to painful joints and muscles. SKIN Good for burns and skin eruptions such as herpes. Prevents bacterial growth and aids in construction of new tissue. Does well for cuts, ulcers and inflammatory conditions.Other uses: Used widely in linaments, cough sweets and syrups, toothpaste, dentistry and veterinary practise.Blends well with:Benzoin, Coriander, Juniperberry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Melissa, Pine, Thyme.More on eucalyptusThere are 600 species of Eucalyptus, belonging to the family myrtacaea. Of these less than 20 have been used to produce oil on a commercial basis. The genus Eucalyptus is attributed to a French botanist who used the Greek 'eu' (well) and 'kalipto' (covered) to describe the little cups that strew the ground under these trees. Although of Australian origin, (the aborigines call it "KINO!" countries such as the Congo, Ethiopia and South Africa, China, Brazil and some Mediterranean countries have large forests of Eucalyptus. These trees were planted in South Africa for their timber for mining, paper, and for telegraph poles, having a very quick growing wood, with very long and very straight trunks. We also know that this tree is now regarded in our country as an alien tree, and can only be planted with permission, as it is a very water hungry tree, and is considered capable of drying up primary water sources if grown near them. It was found to inhibit growth of all surrounding plants by the emission of a toxic chemical into the soil. It arrived as an ornamental species in Europe in the late 1700's. We discuss four species here, the essential oils of which are produced using the steam distillation process. All Eucalyptus oils have some or all of the following properties: Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, fungicidal, decongestant, expectorant, antispasmodic, febrifuge, analgesic, antirheumatic, antineuralgic, deodorant, insecticidal. E. Globulus, also called "Blue gum" The oil is currently produced extensively in China, and also in Spain, Portugal and Brazil. It has a strong camphoraceous, woody odour. Its high 1,8 Cineol content gives powerful antiseptic and expectorant qualities, being widely known as a respiratory decongestant for flu, colds, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, throat infections and catarrh. It is reputed to lower blood sugar. The topical application of this oil appears to reduce the incidence of athlete's foot, and soothes the rashes of chicken pox and measles, soothes burns, reduces the itch of insect bites, and heals minor skin infections. It is a useful inclusion in blends for headaches, migraines,
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