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If you are not familiar with Eucalyptus essential oil, you will be surprised to know that most liniments, vapor rubs and cough drops contain it. Eucalyptus has long been used in treating coughs or respiratory congestion in products like Halls cough drops and Vicks Vapor Rub. Because of it s rich content of 1.8 cineol, it offers a solution for clear and healthy breathing. (Do not use Eucalyptus if you have Asthma.) Eucalyptus is also a wonderful air purifier and can be diffused to kill germs in unhealthy environments.




How does Eucalyptus globulus work?
• Antiseptic - Inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi.
• Expectorant - Promotes and facilitates the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus, or other matter from the respiratory tract.



Indications & Treatments

Air Disinfectant
Excellent air purifier. Combine Eucalyptus with Lemon, Lavender, Tea tree, Lemongrass, Pine, or other anti-bacterial oils and diffuse for 20 minutes in a NON-HEAT nebulizer or diffuser. Great for use in hospitals, office, home, workspace, childcare centers, etc.

Sinus Infection
Add 1 drop Tea tree, 1 Eucalyptus Globulus, 1 drop Rosemary cineol and 1 drop Peppermint into 1 TBSP olive oil. Mix. Take a Q-tip and soak Q-tip in mixture. Then rub mixture into both nostrils. See "sinus congestion" for further uses in the ?Lavender medicinal uses? page.

Upper and lower respiratory congestion
• Steam Room / Wet Sauna / Hot shower: Place 5 drops of Eucalyptus globulus and 3 drops of Lavender on shower floor or sauna/steam head. Breathe deeply while the steam diffuses the oils for 2-5 minutes.

• On Chest: Mix 5 drops of Eucalyptus, 1 drop Peppermint, 2 drops Pine and 2 drops Lavender into 1 TBSP olive oil. Dip finger in mixture and rub on chest. Place a hot wet towel on top of oils and lay down for 15 minutes.



Contraindications
Do not use if you have asthma or if you are prone to allergies. Not to be used with children under 12. Do not use in pregnancy.



Active properties:
1.8 cineol (Eucalyptol) 70-85%
pinene 12%
carvone .5%
eucalyptus
This is our distiller, John Day. A fabulous bloke that distills near Perth in Harvey Australia. John and his wife, Peta, are a master distillers
and work only with native plants.


A local Eucalyptus species in the Blue Mountains of Australia. There are over 800 species of Eucalyptus in the Blue Mountains! They are named The Blue Mountains because of the blue haze that hangs in the air in the right light. This blue haze is said to be the essential oil of the Eucalyptus trees.

koala
A koala bear eating Eucalyptus leaves. Koala's eat 4 hours a day and sleep 20!

leaf
These small wholes in the Eucalyptus globulus leaf are the oil pockets or secretory glands that hold the Eucalyptus oil.
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