Description
EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL – GLOBULUS
Eucalyptus Oil comes from the Eucalyptus tree, which is native to Australia, and grows to the majestic heights of 270 feet. Young trees are adorned with oval-shaped bluish green leaves, while the more mature trees are draped with long, narrow leaves bearing a creamy-white flower with a pale green bark. Eucalyptus essential oil has a strong herbaceous scent, Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from its branches, leaves and nuts expelling a soft wood undertone.
Eucalyptus oil ushers in a welcomed addition to every medicine cabinet for its ability to fight colds, flu and fever. Eucalyptus Essential Oil’s widespread applications include the oil’s healing effectiveness for skin ailments such as burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, and lice. Eucalyptus oil has a wonderful effect on wounds-when exposed to air ozone is formed as an antiseptic.
Another of the many benefits of Eucalyptus essential oil is its ability to help with muscle and joint pain. When Eucalyptus Oil is blended with a massage oil, Eucalyptus essential oil acts as an analgesic, relieving the pain caused by rheumatism, sprained tendons and ligaments, lumbago, stiff muscles and nerve pain.
Eucalyptus oil’s therapeutic value extends to rejuvenating the body with a cooling refreshing effect. Eucalyptus essential oil helps with exhaustion and mental sluggishness and is effective against stress and mental disorders. No wonder Eucalyptus oil is such a popular ingredient in room fresheners, soaps, detergents and many household cleaners. It can also be found in many over the counter cold medicines.
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Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Main Constituents:
1, 8-Cineole: 60.7%
Plant Part: Woods and Leaves
Origin: China
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A top note with a strong aroma, Eucalyptus Globulus has an herbaceous scent with soft woody undertones.
Blends With: Basil, Cedarwood, Citronella, Cypress, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Spearmint and Tea Tree.
Product Abstract: Eucalyptus Globulus is also known as Blue Gum. It’s an evergreen tree commonly found in Australia, which grows from 30 to 55m tall with long narrow bluish-green leaves and white-yellow flowers. Eucalyptus leaves are the favourite food of Koalas, and have been used as traditional medicine by the aboriginal peoples of Australia. In the 1980s, the Eucalyptus species and its hybrids were planted commercially in South Africa for the production of pulp and paper, and various other forest products. It has slowly evolved toward the production of essential oils.
Cautions: Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. For external use only, this is considered toxic if taken internally. Dilute before use; may cause skin irritation in some individuals, so a skin test is recommended prior to use. Avoid contact with eyes.
Eucalyptus is known for its only food source to Koalas in Australia and how its use as traditional medicine by the Austrian people. This oil is effective in combating the effects of colds and flu, and perfect for sore muscles and joints.
Therapeutic Properties:
Eucalyptus Essential oil is effective in combating the effects of colds and flu, and perfect for sore muscles and joints.
Analgesic | Antibacterial | Antifungal |
Anti-inflammatory | Antineuralgic | Antirheumatic |
Antiseptic | Antispasmodic | Antiviral |
Astringent | Cicatrisant | Decongestant |
Deodorant | Diuretic | Expectorant |
Febrifuge | Rubefacient | Stimulant |
Vermifuge | Vulnerary | Mucolytic |
Uses:
Lymphatic: reduces inflammation and is an immune stimulant.
Mental/Emotional: refreshing, stimulating, and helps with concentration.
Respiratory: expectorant, reduces swelling of mucous membranes, loosens phlegm, asthma, bronchitis, colds, flu, sinus complaints, and throat infections.
Skin: cuts, wounds, and ulcers.
IN ESSENCE…
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- Eucalyptus Essential Oil is a purifying, cleansing, clarifying, and immune-boosting oil that is ideal for use on skin, in aromatherapy, and as a surface cleaning agent and a fabric freshener.
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- There are around 500 varieties of Eucalyptus that are used for the production of essential oils. They share common healing benefits and a characteristic fresh, camphoraceous scent, though some varieties have slight nuances in aroma.
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- Eucalyptus Oil is a popular ingredient in balms, inhalers, massage blends, and dental hygiene products for its soothing, stimulating, and anti-bacterial properties.
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- Eucalyptus Essential Oils support the respiratory system and soothe physical discomforts.
- The healing benefits of Eucalyptus Oil can be attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, and antiseptic qualities, among other valuable properties.
HISTORY OF EUCALYPTUS OIL
The Eucalyptus Tree is commonly associated with koala bears, as Eucalyptus leaves are their main source of food. Most of the 700 varieties of Eucalyptus grow like trees while others grow like shrubs. The tree goes by several nicknames such as Fever Tree, Blue Gum Tree, and Stringy Bark Tree, depending on its location in the world. Despite the multiplicity of Eucalyptus varieties, they share common characteristics including their fresh, crisp, clean, sweet and camphoraceous scents, which are sometimes further described as having hints of lemon, peppermint, or woody nuances. The shared trait that they are best known for, however, is the beneficial healing properties of their leaves, which have made this tree’s essential oils widely used as a traditional and natural medicine for centuries. First used by the Aboriginal people of Australia, who referred to is as “kino” and used it to heal most wounds, Eucalyptus leaves were made into infusions and used to treat body pains, colds, sinus congestions, and fevers, hence the nickname Fever Tree.
An English legend narrates the first use of Eucalyptus tree leaves for medicinal purposes: When an early English settler’s thumb was accidentally cut by an ax, his father advised him to apply a bandage made of bound Eucalyptus leaves around the stitched cut – something he had learned from studying Aboriginal folk medicine. A surgeon that later examined the wound was impressed by the speed of healing and the absence of infection in the finger. As stories like this spread throughout Australia, pharmacists began developing a plan to produce Eucalyptus Oil commercially. Shortly thereafter, leaves from the Eucalyptus radiata species began to be distilled.
Although Australia is the origin and the leading source of Eucalyptus Oil, the Eucalyptus tree and its essential oil production spread to other parts of the world including Brazil, Europe, Greece, China, and India. It was used for its disinfectant and expectorant properties in Chinese, Greek, European, and Ayurvedic medicine. Of the 700 species of Eucalyptus throughout the world, approximately 500 of them produce an essential oil, and global Eucalyptus Oil production is mainly from the Eucalyptus globulus species, more commonly known as “Blue Gum.” In the 1880s, surgeons began using Eucalyptus Oil in operations due to its antiseptic properties. Today, Eucalyptus continues to be a popular essential oil that is used in vapor rubs, rash creams, inhalers, ointments, and in dental hygiene products to support the respiratory system, to enhance oral health, and to soothe physical discomforts.
BENEFITS OF EUCALYPTUS OIL
Eucalyptus Essential Oil’s active chemical components contribute to its reputation as a purifying, cleansing, clarifying, and immune-boosting oil that is ideal for use on skin and in aromatherapy. It is known for its ability to reduce or eliminate harmful surface and airborne bacteria, and infections upon contact. It facilitates easy breathing, enhances feelings of relaxation, creates a refreshing feeling when used in massages, soothes nervous tension, and helps clear the mind, among its various other benefits. These healing benefits can be attributed to the oil’s anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and stimulating qualities, among other valuable properties.
The main constituents of Eucalyptus Oil are: α-Terpineol, 1,8-cineole (Eucalyptol), α-pinene, β-pinene, Sabinene, Camphene, Limonene, p-Cymene, Camphor, Globulol, Citronellal, α-phellandrene, Aromadendrene, and Piperitone.
(Though not all the constituents listed apply to all Eucalyptus varieties, these are the main constituents in most varieties).
α-TERPINEOL is known to exhibit the following activity:

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- Anti-fungal
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
1,8-CINEOLE is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Analgesic
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-spasmodic
- Antiviral
- Increased blood flow
- Reduced tension headaches
- Antitussive
PINENE is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Expectorant
- Bronchodilator
SABINENE is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Antioxidant
- Anti-microbial
- Antifungal
- Anti-inflammatory
CAMPHENE is known to exhibit the following activity:

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- Antioxidant
- Soothing
- Anti-inflammatory
LIMONENE is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-oxidative
P-CYMENE is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Antioxidant
CAMPHOR is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Antitussive
- Decongestant
- Absorbent
- Cooling
- Warming
- Anesthetic
- Antimicrobial
- Anti-inflammatory
GLOBULOL is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Regenerative
- Antioxidant
CITRONELLOL is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Anti-microbial
- Antifungal
- Anti-spasmodic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Anticonvulsant
AROMADENDRENE is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Disinfectant is helpful in supporting the treatment of infections,
- Antiviral
- Antibacterial
PIPERITONE is known to exhibit the following activity:
- Decongestant
Used in aromatherapy, the cooling scent of Eucalyptus Essential Oil is known to relieve mental exhaustion by boosting circulation to the brain, thereby stimulating the mind out of sluggishness, and rejuvenating the spirit. Those suffering from sinus congestion can diffuse Eucalyptus Essential Oil in the bedroom throughout the night to clear nasal passages and to eliminate harmful airborne bacteria that contribute to the feeling of being unwell.
Eucalyptus Oil effectively removes grease and grime, making it an excellent cleaning product for the kitchen. It may also be mixed-in with homemade hand soaps and laundry detergents. Added to natural homemade sprays as a cleaning agent, it can be used for washing toilet bowls, floors, countertops, and windows, just to name a few surfaces. The clean scent makes an effective fabric freshener, and it can be mixed with Lemon or Tea Tree Essential Oils, diluted with water, then applied to odorous materials such as the insides of shoes. Furthermore, as an air cleanser, Eucalyptus Oil is beneficial for eliminating mold that could contribute to respiratory issues.
When used cosmetically to nourish hair, Eucalyptus Essential Oil will moisturize an itchy scalp and remove dandruff flakes. As a natural insecticide, it is even known to have the ability to eliminate lice. This germicidal oil’s antiseptic properties make it a popular choice for use on wounds, cuts, burns, bites, stings, and sores. Besides soothing the irritated skin, it relieves pain, protects any openings from becoming infected, and promotes faster healing. Added to warm baths, Eucalyptus Essential Oil’s analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties help to rejuvenate stiff and sore muscles.
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- COSMETIC: antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic, stimulating
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- MEDICINAL: antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, phagocytic, stimulating
- ODOROUS: anti-microbial, antiseptic, decongestant, phagocytic, stimulating
CULTIVATING AND HARVESTING QUALITY EUCALYPTUS OIL
Although considered to be “evergreen,” Eucalyptus Trees can lose their light green oval leaves, which darken with age and which contain the potent volatile oil that can be used medicinally. This is true for all other parts of the plant, too, including the bark and roots.
The only major oil-producing species that can be mechanically harvested is the Eucalyptus polybractea species, better known as Blue Mallee. The harvester cuts it a few centimeters above ground and the cut botanical material is tossed into a chute that leads to a mobile still, which is towed behind. When approximately three tonnes Eucalyptus leaves fill the still, it is detached and replaced with another still. The process is repeated until two or three stills are filled with the leaves. At the end of this collection process, the stills are towed to the distillery.
HOW IS EUCALYPTUS OIL EXTRACTED?
Eucalyptus Essential Oil is steam distilled from fresh or partially dried Eucalyptus leaves. The geographical conditions under which the tree grows all have an impact on the yield of oil as well as the chemical composition. They include factors such as the environment, season, climate, water availability, soil nutrients, UV radiation, stage of plant development, genetic variation, the part of the plant collected, and the drying process.
The oils produced are clear and have scents characteristic of their botanical species. The oils’ distinctive aromatic profiles also depend on the proportions of the individual chemical constituents they contain, which are determined more by genetic factors rather than environmental ones. The species, then, is the most influential factor for determining the oil’s quality and use. These factors together govern the value of the oil.
USES OF EUCALYPTUS OIL
The uses for Eucalyptus Essential Oil are abundant, ranging from medicinal and odorous to cosmetic. Its many forms include oils, gels, lotions, soaps, shampoos, and sprays, to name a few suggestions for homemade products.
Used in aromatherapy, the fragrance of Eucalyptus Essential Oil is inhaled and scent receptors in the brain’s emotional powerhouse process the smell as refreshing. A few drops of this invigorating oil placed in the hand while showering can be inhaled to promote a sense of vitality. Eucalyptus Oil’s expectorant properties also make it effective in facilitating the relief of congestion and respiratory tract infections. For relief from congestion, mix a few drops in a steaming bowl of hot water and lean over it to inhale the aromatic vapors with a towel draped over the head and bowl for a few minutes. The eyes should be closed to prevent irritation. It has traditionally been used to relieve the discomforts associated with fatigue, headaches, colds, sinusitis, mucous congestion, muscle aches and pains, and asthma.
Diluted with a carrier oil and used topically in a moisturizer or a blended massage oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil’s stimulating properties may help to revitalize the skin and tired muscles. Known to have anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, this soothing oil provides relief to minor burns, sores, bites, and cuts by decreasing pain, inhibiting bleeding, eliminating bacteria from the wound, and promoting the closing of scars. Diluted in a warm bath, Eucalyptus Essential Oil may relieve respiratory discomfort and dermal inflammation.
As a disinfecting air spray, Eucalyptus Essential Oil acts as a natural, anti-microbial, non-toxic air freshener that removes bacteria, viruses, and mold from the environment. Diluted with water, this spray can freshen the room and eliminate the body odors trapped in shoes and sports gear. A surface cleaning agent can be made by combining Eucalyptus Oil with Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oils and then diluting the blend with water before using it on kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
A GUIDE TO EUCALYPTUS OIL VARIETIES & THEIR BENEFITS
EUCALYPTUS VARIETY & BOTANICAL NAME | COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | BENEFITS OF OIL |
Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Blue Mallee)Eucalyptus polybractea |
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Dives)(also called Narrow-Leaved Peppermint or Peppermint Eucalyptus)Eucalyptus dives |
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Radiata)
(also called Narrow-Leaved Peppermint) Eucalyptus radiata |
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Eucalyptus Globulus 80/85% Essential Oil
(also called Blue Gum, Ironbark, Bloodwood, and Gum Tree) 80/85% indicates that the percentage of the main constituent, Cineole (also called Eucalyptol) has been rectified to 85% from its amount in the crude oil. This strengthens the oil’s scent. Eucalyptus globulus |
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Eucalyptus Lemon Essential Oil (Brazil)
(also called Lemon-Scented Gum) Eucalyptus citriodora |
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Eucalyptus Lemon Essential Oil (China)
(also called Lemon-Scented Gum) Eucalyptus citriodora |
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Eucalyptus Lemon Essential Oil (India)
(also called Lemon-Scented Gum) Eucalyptus citriodora |
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Eucalyptus Organic Essential Oil (Blue Mallee)
Eucalyptus polybractea |
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Eucalyptus Organic Essential Oil (Globulus)
Eucalyptus globulus |
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Eucalyptus Organic Essential Oil (Lemon)
Eucalyptus citriodora |
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CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR EUCALYPTUS OIL
As per NAHA guidelines, we do not recommend the ingestion of essential oils. Pregnant and nursing women are particularly cautioned to avoid using the essential oil without medical guidance.
When applied topically, Eucalyptus Oil should ideally be used in dilution, as using the oil directly or in high concentrations can potentially cause skin irritation. A skin test is recommended prior to use. Eucalyptus Oil must never be used near the eyes, inner ears, or on any other particularly sensitive areas of skin.
The oil is generally safe for use on adult skin, but Eucalyptus Essential Oil should never be applied to the face of a child under 2 years old. Individuals who suffer from allergic sensitivities could potentially experience airborne contact dermatitis with the use of Eucalyptus Oil, which could be uncomfortable, if not dangerous.
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