Eucalyptus Globulus is extremely useful during the winter months. It can be very effective in a steam inhalation.
Try adding 2 drops Eucalyptus, 1 drop Roman Chamomile and 1 drop Lavender to a bowl of just-boiled water. Lean over the bowl (not too close) with a towel covering your head and inhale the vapours for a few minutes. Alternatively, blend the same oils in two teaspoons of Sweet Almond oil and massage into the chest and back.
Blended with Citronella or Cedarwood in an oil burner, Eucalyptus can help maintain an insect-free BBQ! Alternatively, try the lemon-scented Eucalyptus Citriodora as a very powerful natural insect-repellent.
Main Theraputic Properties: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticatarrhal, Antifungal, Antiviral, Decongestant, Antirheumatic.
Contraindications: Non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses.
Country of Origin: China.
Plant Family: Myrtaceae.
Methods of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the fresh or partly dried, long and narrow leaves of the tree.
Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree that grows up to 100 meters in height making it one of the world's tallest trees.
This is Eucalyptus 80/85, which refers to the eucalyptol content in the oil (80-85%). There are many hundreds of different types of Eucalyptus that contain high levels of eucalyptol, but Globulus is the most popular. The Chinese production's quality is good, and very consistent.