Eucalyptus Essential Oils
There are several Eucalyptus essential oils. I have included some information on Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Polybractea, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Citrioda, and Eucalyptus Dives.
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (Eucalyptus globulus)
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves
Key Constituents:
1,8 Cineole (58-80%)
Alpha Pinene (10-22%)
Limonene (1-8%)
Para-Cymene (1-5%)
Trans-Pinocarveol (1-5%)
Aromadendrene (1-5%)
Globulol (0.5-1.5%)
Expectorant, mucolytic, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-aging.
USES: Respiratory/sinus infections, decongestant, rheumatism/arthritis.
Fragrant Influence: It promotes health, well-being, purification, and healing.
EUCALYPTUS POLYBRACTEA (Eucalyptus polybractea)
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves
Key Constituents:
1,8 Cineole (Eucalyptol (60-80%)
Limonene (1-5%)
Para-Cymene (1-5%)
Alpha-Cymene (1-5%)
Medical Properties: antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, mucolytic, and insect repellent.
USES: Acne, urinary tract/bladder infections, viral infections (Herpes).
EUCALPYTUS RADIATA (Eucalyptus radiata)
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves.
Key Constituents:
Eucalyptol (60-75%)
Alpha Terpineol (5-10%)
Limonene (4-8%)
Alpha Pinene (2-6%)
Medical Properties: Antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, anti-inflammatory.
USES: Respiratory/sinus infections, viral infections (fights Herpes simplex when combined with bergamot).
EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA (Eucalyptus citrioda)
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves
Key Constituents:
Citronellal (75-85%)
Neo-isopulegol + Isopulegol (0-10%)
Medical Properties: Analgesic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, expectorant, and insecticidal.
USES: Fungal infections (ringworm, Candida), respiratory infections, viral infections (Herpes, shingles).
EUCALYPTUS DIVES (Eucalyptus dives)
Extraction Methods: Steam distilled from leaves
Key Constituents:
Alpha- and Beta-Phellandrene (23-30%)
Piperitone (35-45%)
Para-Cymene (6-10%)
Alpha-Thujen (2-6%)
Terpinene-4-ol (3-6%)
Medical Properties: Mucolytic, diuretic, antibacterial
USES: Hyertension, throat/lung infections