Eucalyptus leaves were crushed and used by the Aborigines to heal wounds, fight infection and to relieve muscular pain. The wood was used on cooking fires to flavour food.
Source: Eucalyptus globulus is native to Australia but now also grown in California, Spain and Portugal.
Extraction: Eucalyptus essential oil is steam distilled from the twigs and laves of the Blue Gum Tree.
Aroma: Eucalyptus essential oil has a fresh, penetrating, woody and camphoraceous scent.
Fragrance note: Top.
Properties: Eucalyptus essential oil is a stimulating antiseptic and antibacterial agent. It has a distinctive, stimulating smell that clears the head and has been used in traditional cough and cold remedies for decades.
Uses: Massage, baths, vaporisation and may be added to base emollients.
