Essential Oil Quick Facts: Eucalyptus

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Quick Facts

Botanical Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle shrubs and trees)

Extraction Method: Steam distillation from whole leaves

Common Primary Uses:

• Arterial Vasodilator

• Asthma

• Brain Blood Flow

• Bronchitis

• Congestion

• Cooling (Body)

• Coughs

• Diabetes

• Disinfectant

• Dysentery

• Ear Inflammation

• Emphysema

• Expectorant

• Fever

• Flu (Influenza)

• Hypoglycemia

• Inflammation

• Iris Inflammation

• Jet Lag

• Kidney Stones

• Lice

• Measles

• Neuralgia

• Neuritis

• Overexercised Muscles

• Pain

• Pneumonia

• Respiratory Viruses

• Rhinitis

• Shingles

• Sinusitis

• Tennis Elbow

• Tuberculosis

Common Application Methods:

1. Can be applied neat (with no dilution), or dilute 1:1 (1 drop essential oil to at least 1 drop carrier oil) for children and for those with sensitive skin when using topically. Apply to reflex points and.or directly to area of concern.

2. Diffuse or inhale the aroma directly.

Credit/Source: Modern Essentials by Aroma Tools