Extraction
The essential oil is steam distilled from the dried leaves and young twigs
of the eucalyptus tree.
Chemical Composition
The main chemical components are 1,8-cineole, limonene, terpinen-4-ol,
aromadendrene, epiglobulol, a-pinene, b-pinene, a-phellandrene, piperitone
and globulol.
Essential Oil Information
The eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from Myrtaceae, a genus of
flowering trees in myrtle family. As a source of wood, the oil finds usage
for cleaning functions as a natural insecticide.
Oil Properties
Being soluble in alcohol and oils as well as insoluble in water, it is a
colorless to pale yellow liquid with CAS of 8000-48-4, specific gravity of
0.858 0.877 @ 20°C, optical rotation of (-2.0) (+4.0) @
20°C and refractive index of 1.450 1.459 @ 20°C.
Therapeutic Properties
The essential oil has therapeutic properties including antispasmodic,
expectorant, decongestant and antiviral.
Blends Well With The extracted essential oil blends well with cypress, geranium, ginger,
cedarwood, chamomile, grapefruit, lemon, marjoram, juniper, lavender,
peppermint, pine, rosemary, thyme.
Summary
Eucalyptus essential oil is often added to products used as inhalants as
well as in ointments that are used for respiratory infections as well as
treating cases of congestion. Further, the oil also has in it antiviral and
antibacterial action that makes it suited to be used as a disinfectant as
well as a diffuser to cleanse surrounding air in form of room freshener.
Precautions
1. Avoid while pregnant
2. Avoid with homeopathic medicine
3. May cause skin irritation
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