Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

Eucalyptus is one of the most well-known oils, easily recognizable by its camphoric scent. This Australian native, distilled from the leaves of a tall tree, is an extremely versatile oil that helps refresh the body, builds the immune system, and protects it during the winter. This oil has a deeply grounding quality which can help cool overheated emotions. Its cleansing and harmonizing nature makes it useful for places where there has been emotional or physical conflict and for places that just feel uncomfortable. Its powerful head clearing ability makes eucalyptus highly effective in relieving congestion. This same head clearing ability can also aid concentration. The oil deeply penetrates and relieves tired, stiff, sore muscles and joints. It can be used as an antidote to bites and stings. Eucalyptus has a place in every household. Its antiseptic qualities are invaluable in purifying and clearing the air, making it an excellent oil for sick rooms.

Eucalyptus is probably the best-known pure essential oil. Its clean, healing scent reminds many people of some type of medicine. There are many types of eucalyptus, including a lemon one, Eucalyptus citriodora.

General properties

• antiseptic
• anticatarrhal
• stimulant

Blends well with

• bergamot
• juniper
• lavender
• lemon
• rosemary

General uses

• fever
• muscular pain
• burns
• headaches
• colds and flu
• coughs
• fluid retention
• nervous disorders
• arthritis
• asthma
• cuts
• urinary infections
• tonsillitis
• throat infections
• stiffness
• sprains and strains
• sinusitis
• rhinitis
• rheumatism
• neuralgia
• mood swings
• measles
• laryngitis
• herpes
• exhaustion
• cystitis
• catarrh
• bronchitis
• diarrhea
• emphysema
• fibrositis
• inflammation
• kidney infection
• kidney stones

Caution

Some asthma is triggered by strong odors.