Eucalyptus Essential Oil

The Eucalyptus tree is a beautiful tall evergreen that can grow up to 90 meters high (270 feet). The young trees have oval bluish-green leaves while the mature trees develop long, narrow, yellowish leaves, creamy-white flowers and a smooth, pale grey bark. 

Other Details-
 

• Botanical Name- Eucalyptus globulus

• Common Method of Extraction- Steam Distilled

• Plant Part Typically Used- Leaves

• Color- Clear

• Consistency- Thin

• Perfumery Note- Top

• Strength of Initial Aroma- Strong

• Aromatic Description- Eucalyptus Oil is fresh, medicinal, woody, earthy.

• Eucalyptus Essential Oil Uses- Arthritis, bronchitis, catarhh, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu, poor circulation, sinusitis. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-66.] Eucalyptus is sometimes mentioned as a helpful oil to use for headaches.