Eucalyptus Oil

This pure essential oil called Eucalyptus oil has practical and industrial uses, as well as healing properties. The fast-growing evergreen tree from Australia produces global eucalyptus oil production from Eucalyptus globulus or “blue gum.” This oil is the distilled oil that comes from the dried leaves of eucalyptus that has a colorless liquid with a strong woody and sweet smell. At least 500 of the 700 different species produce a type of essential oil.

Some common types of eucalyptus oil is:

• Eucalyptus polybractea. (Blue Mallee)
• Eucalyptus globulus. Receives the most attention
• Eucalyptus radiate. (Narrow-leaved peppermint)
• Eucalyptus citriodora. (lemon-scented gum)

Oil-containing eucalyptus leaf infusions are used by …read more