Eucalyptus essential oil is obtained from fresh leaves of the tall, evergreen eucalyptus tree. The tree, scientifically classified as Eucalyptus Globulus is also  known as fever tree, blue gum tree or stringy bark tree, depending on where it is located in the world. Eucalyptus oil is extracted from the leaves using a chemical-free, double distillation process to ensure the highest level of purity. The oil is a colorless or straw-coloured liquid with a strong woody and sweet scent.
Eucalyptus Oil has well known benefits for aromatherapy, skin care and health.It is often a key ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics because of its unique fresh  and clean aroma. It is considered to be one of the most popular aromatherapy oils. It is largely used for first aid purposes because of its vast remedial properties. Eucalyptus essential oil is known to help with cuts, minor wounds, blisters, and bruises.

Eucalyptus oil Benifits:

Eucalyptus oil can be used in relaxing or therapeutic massages.It has many antifungal properties that can help reduce infection, restrain residue build up and clogging of pores.Eucalyptus oil can improve improves shine, thickness, and overall health of hair.It is also used as an insect repellent.It is a natural pesticide used for head lice.Eucalyptus oil also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities as a topically applied liniment ingredient.Eucalyptus oil is also used in personal hygiene products for antimicrobial properties in dental care and soaps.It can be applied to wounds to prevent infection.Diluted eucalyptus oil is applied directly to the skin for pain and swelling of respiratory tract mucous membranes, joint pain, genital herpes, and nasal stuffiness.

Key Components in Eucalyptus Essential oil
70-85% cineole (eucalyptol). It has an Antibacterial, cough suppressant, expectorant, nasal decongestant and a respiratory anti-inflammatory properties. Cineole  controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition .Eucalyptol reduces inflammation and pain when applied topically. cineole-based oil helps relieve the symp of influenza and colds, and is used in pharmaceutical products like cough sweets, lozenges, ointments rash creams, and mouthwashes and inhalants.

Eucalyptus oil blends well with
It blends well with thyme, rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, Melaleuca, cedar wood, lemon or Cardamom essential oils.

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