Eucalyptus Essential Oil
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Eucalyptus is a powerful essential oil and is mainly used for respiratory conditions. It is a primary ingredient in Vicks Vapour Rub.
Effect on mind: Cools emotions; clears exhausted or distracted minds.
Effect on body: Excellent for the respiratory tract infection – flu, throat infections, coughs, sinus, asthma. Soothing inflammation and freeing mucous. Useful for hayfever. Reduces body temperature in all types of fever. Could reduce painful effects of migraine. Works well on problems such as diarrhoea and may relieve some symptoms of rheumatism. Helpful with general muscular aches and pains.
Effect on skin: Useful for skin problems like herpes and good for burns, preventing bacterial growth that can delay growth of new tissue. Seems to improve inflamed cuts, wounds or ulcers. Clears the skin.
| Common name | Eucalyptus Essential Oil BP |
| Botanical name | Eucalyptus Globulus |
| Appearance | Almost colourless |
| Odour | Strong, fresh characteristic |
| Plant parts used | Leaves and tree |
| Extraction method | Steam distillation |
| Certification | Conventional |
| Country of origin | Australia |
Stacey Hickey (verified owner) –
Great in cp soap, definitely a staple in my essential oil collection
debbie_webby (verified owner) –
I bhave used this in both my bathbombs and my CP Soaps. it behaved well in both. The smell sticks well, can be a little over powering if you use too much, but only need a small amount.