Essential Oils Eucalyptus, Blue Gum eucalyptus globules
Family Myrtaceae
This evergreen tree , native to Australia and Tasmania can grow up to enormous heights! 400ft.(90m) it has round, silvery, bluish-green leaves . Mature trees display creamy white flowers.
Essential Oils Extraction: through steam distillation of the leaves of both young and old trees.
Colour: colourless
Aroma: Distinctive, penetrating, camphoraceous with sweet woody undertones
Essential Oils Possible Uses: burns, cuts, herpes, insect bites, skin infections,headaches, muscular aches and pains, arthritis, rheumatism, viral infections colds, ‘flu, chicken-pox . A good insect repellent. Antiviral, antiseptic, analgesic, decongestant, expectorant, rubefacient
Blends: bergamot, lemon, cedarwood, lavender, lemongrass, marjoram, coriander, pine, rosemary, thyme
Essential Oils Caution: generally non irritant, non sensitising