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About Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from the twigs and leaves of the eucalyptus tree. This species of tree originated in Australia and is the much loved habitat of the Koala bear. A koala eats approximately 200 to 500 grams of eucalyptus leaves per day, which could explain why you never see a koala bear with a cold.

Aborigines (native inhabitants of Australia) also have uses for the Eucalyptus. Traditionally eucalyptus leaves were crushed by Aborigines to help fight infection, treat wounds and to give relief from muscle pain. They would then use the remaining wood on cooking fires to flavour their food.

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Eucalyptus trees are no longer only found in Australia. Due to the many varied uses of the tree, which includes timber, pulpwood, dyes, as well as the popular essential oil, the Eucalyptus tree can now be found worldwide in countries including Spain, Portugal and California.

Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from the tree using a steam distillation process. Approximately 110 pounds of the tree parts are needed to produce just 2 pounds of essential oil.

Uses of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Today herbalists still use the oil to treat the same conditions as the ancient Aborigines. Eucalyptus is also a popular oil to treat colds and respiratory conditions. Eucalyptus essential oil is also beneficial for:

  • Arthritis
  • Bronchitis
  • Cold sores
  • Coughing
  • Fever
  • Flu
  • Poor circulation
  • Sinusitis
  • Soothe muscular aches
  • Joint Pain
  • Sprains
  • Healing Wounds


The oil of the Eucalyptus has a strong distinctive aroma which many people will recognize. The scent from the oil can clear the head, is an excellent decongestant and also has powerful antiseptic qualities that can kill airborne germs.

The oil can also help on a psychological level with mental alertness and can combat exhaustion.

Suggested Uses of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

To help relieve the symptoms of a cold, simply add a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a tissue and deeply inhale as required. The oil can also be blended with base oils to put on your pulse points to stimulate the body and mind and give you a sense of well being.

Eucalyptus essential oil blends well with pine, thyme, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, cedarwood and lemon essential oils.

Warning: always use diluted
 

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