Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus globulus
Primary Components:
80.74%
1,8-Cineole
8.04%
Limonene
4.13%
g-Terpinene
2.73%
p-Cymene
Description
Aroma: clean, herbaceous, fresh, crisp, medicinal
Note: Top
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Parts Used: Leaves/Twigs
Origin: Australia
Chemical Family: Oxides
Description
Fantastic for respiratory complaints and to calm coughs. Try diffusing or using steam inhalation when congested, to boost immunity and to help the body fight off a cold or flu. Try massaging into sore muscles and joints to ease the pain of arthritis or overuse. Eucalyptus globulus is also great for taking care of minor wounds, cuts, burns, infection prevention and blisters.
Health Benefits
- Arthritis: Soothing and comforting for inflamed joints.
- Bug Bites: Comforts itchy, irritating insect bites.
- Cognitive Function: Helps boost concentration and eliminates mental fatigue.
- Congestion: Expectorant properties can help relieve congestion.
- Cough: Popular for its ability to calm cough.
- Immune: Help relieve symptoms of colds and flu.
- Insecticide: Intestinal Parasites, Lice, Dust Mites
- Muscular Aches & Pains: A good option to reduce inflammation caused by sprains, overuse, chronic muscle & joint pain, and tennis elbow.
- Oral Cleanliness & Health: Add a drop to homemade oral healthcare products.
- Pain: Analgesic properties may help reduce pain.
- Respiratory Aid: Asthma, bronchitis, respiratory health aid
- Sinus: Infection, Sinusitis, Congestion
- Sore Throat: Strep, Throat Infection
- Wound Care: Cuts, burns, infections, blisters
Properties:
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-Inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Antiviral
Decongestant
Deodorant
Diuretic
Expectorant
Insect Repellent
Stimulant
Available Sizes & Bottle Styles
- Aromatherapy Style Bottles come in 2 ml, 5ml, 10ml, and 30ml sizes and are 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil.
- Our Ready-to-Go Roll-on Style Bottle comes in a 10ml size and is made of 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil expertly mixed with high quality carrier oil to make these roll-ons ready to use on-the-go with the ideal balance of aroma, potency & safety.
Suggested Uses
TOPICALLY:
Apply 1-2 diluted drops on area of concern, pulse points, abdomen, back
Add several drops to skin or skin care products
AROMATIC:
Add 8-10 drops to a diffuser
Add a drop to palms of hands, cover nose and mouth and inhale
Add to water in spray bottle to spritz in room or on linens
Inhale scent directly from bottle, or put a drop on tissue and inhale
Safety
Contraindications: Do not apply to or near the face of infants or children.
Our Recommendations: If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have liver or kidney disfunction, consult your health care practioner before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.
If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (If it is not already diluted, dilute with a carrier oil).
Store in a covered or dark, airtight container in the refrigerator or cool area for longest shelf life.
GC/MS
Research
Analgesic
The essential oil has analgesic and peripheral antinociceptive activities.
- Silva, J., Abebe, W., Sousa, S.M., Duarte, V.G., Machado, M.I.L. and Matos, F.J.A. (2003) Analgesic and antiinflammatory effects of essential oils of eucalyptus. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 89, 277-83.
Astringent
The essential oil can decrease sebum production as it can reduce the size of sebaceous glands.
- Bhatt, D., Sachan, A.K., Jain, S. and Barik, R. (2011) Studies on inhibitory effect of Eucalyptus oil on sebaceous glands for the management of acne. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources 2, 3, 345-349.
Antibacterial
It is also active against Propionibacterium acnes (bacteria which causes acne) possibly due to γ-terpinene and α-pinene.
- Athikomkulchai, S., Watthanachaiyingcharoen, R. and Tunvichien S. (2008) The development of anti-acne products from Eucalyptus globulus and Psidium guajava oil. Journal of Health Research 22, 3, 109-113.
Eucalyptus essential oil is effective against a range of bacterial respiratory pathogens. Cermelli et al. (2008) stated that its antiviral activity was minimal against adenovirus and mumps virus.
- Cermelli, C., Fabio, A., Fabio, G. and Quaglio, P. (2008) Effect of eucalyptus essential oil on respiratory bacteria and viruses. Current Microbiology 56, 1, 89-92.
Antifungal
The essential oil is dominated by 1,8 cineole, which is active against Candida species.
- Kordali, S., Cakir, A., Mavi, A., Kilic, H. and Yildirim, A. (2005) Screening of chemical composition and antifungal and antioxidant activities of the essential oils from three Turkish Artemisia species. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 53, 5, 1408-1416.
Anti-Inflammatory
Eucalyptus oil has anti-inflammatory actions.
- Silva, J., Abebe, W., Sousa, S.M., Duarte, V.G., Machado, M.I.L. and Matos, F.J.A. (2003) Analgesic and antiinflammatory effects of essential oils of eucalyptus. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 89, 277-83.
Antioxidant
The essential oil has demonstrated good antioxidant activity.
- Wei, A. and Shibamoto, T. (2010b) Antioxidant/lipoxygenase inhibitory activities and chemical compositions of selected essential oils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57, 1655-7225.
Antispasmodic
1,8 cineole has been shown to have antispasmodic effects on tissues.
- Buchbauer, G. (1993) Biological Effects and Modes of Action of Essential Oils. International Journal of Aromatherapy 5, 1, 11-14.
Antiviral
Edris (2007) reviewed the literature and identified that the essential oil has antiviral potential.
- Edris, A.E. (2007) Pharmaceutical and therapeutic potentials of essential oils and their individual volatile constituents: a review. Phytotherapy Research 21, 308-323.
Cephalic
1,8 cineole can improve cognitive performance.
- Moss, M. and Oliver, L. (2012) Plasma 1,8-cineole correlates with cognitive performance following exposure to rosemary essential oil aroma. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology 2, 3, 103-113.
Expectorant
1,8 cineole has an expectorant effect.
- Ulmer, W.T. and Schott, D. (1991) Chronic obstructive bronchitis: effect of Gelomyrtol in a placebo-controlled doubleblind study. Fortschritte der Medizin 109, 27, 547-50. Cited by Bowles, E.J. (2003) The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils 3rd Edition. Crows Nest: Allen and Unwin.
Increases Cerebral Blood Flow
Increases cerebral blood flow: Inhalation of 1,8 cineole, the major constituent of Eucalyptus oil, increases cerebral blood flow.
- Buchbauer, G. (1996) Methods in Aromatherapy Research. Perfumer and Flavorist 21, 31-36.
Mucolytic
Eucalyptus oil has mucolytic and expectorant actions.
- Price, S. and Price, L (2007) Aromatherapy for Health Professionals 3rd Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Skin Penetration Enhancement
1,8 cineole has skin penetration enhancing properties.
- Guimarães, A.G., Quintans, J.S.S. and Quintans-Júnior, L.J. (2013) Monoterpenes with analgesic activity – a systematic review. Phytotherapy Research 27, 1-15.
