Description: The Eucalyptus tree is beautiful; it is a tall evergreen that can grow up to 90 metres high (270 feet). The young trees have oval bluish-green leaves while the mature trees develop long, narrow, yellowish leaves, creamy-white flowers and a smooth, pale grey bark. This Eucalyptus Oil has a minimum 80% Eucalyptol content.

Color & Consistency: Colorless to pale, thin liquid.

Strength of Aroma: Strong.

Common Uses: Eucalyptus essential oil is an excellent choice for use on skin ailments (Burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice, and skin infections), as well as to combat the effects of colds and the flu...for bronchitis, catarhh, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu. There is also a history of Eucalyptus essential oil being applied to sore muscles and joints. It has been used for arthritis, poor circulation, sinusitis.

Note: Top.

Blends with: pine, thyme, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, cedarwood and lemon.

Aromatic Scent: Fresh, slightly medicinal, earthy and woody with an aromatic somewhat camphoraceous odor.

History: Eucalyptus essential oil has long been used in homes in Australia. In Spain, the timber of Eucalyptus was used in construction.

Cautions: Eucalyptus should be used in dilution, and avoided during pregnancy. Very toxic when taken orally (no essential oil should be taken internally without the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner).