Description

Latin name: Eucalyptus globulus

Botanical family : Myrtaceae

country of origin: Spain, China, Australia

Plant part used: Leaves

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Aroma: Camphoraceous, strong,fresh

Monoterpenes - 16%

Monoterpenol - 1%

Oxides - 81%

NOTES ON CHEMICAL COMPONENTS
There are several varieties if eucalyptus: globulus, radiata, and citriodora are common one. E. Joy Bowles discusses 1,8 cineole (eucalpytol) in her book The basic chemistry of aromatic essential oils. She states that it provides an expectorant effect on the respiratory tract, decreases coughing and shortness of breath, and exhibits an anti - inflammatory effect in bronchial asthma.

SAFETY DATA
Nontoxic, non irritating . If oxidized, it may cause irritation or sensitisation. It may antidote homeopathic remedies and us said to be too strong to use with young children on their face or in a steam. Use with caution in cases of high blood pressure , epilepsy or asthma.Care must be taken when using with asthmatics. Although the research show it can be helpful with bronchial asthma it also shows concern that it might set off an asthma attack.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Anti fungal- inhibits growth of fungus (Eucalyptus citriodora)

Anti microbial -capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms

Anti-inflammatory-alleviates inflammation, cooling

Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria

Decongestant- reduces nasal mucus production and swelling

expectorant- removes excess mucus from respiratory system

Mucolytic - breaks down mucus (pulmonary)

Ingrediants

Gas Chromatography Analysis (%)

Eucalyptus  Globulus

Eucalyptus

Country of origin: Portugal


Monoterpenes                                Sesquiterpenes                             Oxides

a-pinene          3.49                         aromadendrene              0.01           1,8-cineole   81.48

b-pinene          0.34

y-terpinene      1.45                          Monoterpenols

limonene          8.24                          linalol                     0.09

p-cymene          2.72                         a-terpineol               0.46

terpinolene        0.06                         terpinen-4-ol            0.23