Eucalyptus oil
- Botanical Name : Eucalyptus globulus
- Common Name : Eucalyptus globulus oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
- CAS # : 8000-48-4 F.E.M.A. : 2466
- Plant Parts Used : Leaves & branches
- Extraction Method : Steam Distillation
- Color & Odor : Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid with fresh, balsamic, camphor-like odor.
Description: -
Eucalyptus oil is the distilled oil that comes from the leaves of eucalyptus – a colorless liquid with a strong woody and sweet smell.
Constituents & Specifications:
Eucalyptus oil has various chemical compounds that include Cineol, pinene, limonene, cymene, phellandrene, terpinene, aromadendrene.
Specific Gravity : 0.90500 - 0.92500 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.45800 - 1.46500 @ 20°C
Properties :
Aperitif, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, splenic, tonic and vermifuge.
Benefits & Uses:
Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil is fantastic on skin ailments such as burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice and skin infections, as well as to combat the effects of colds and the flu.
- It provides quite natural treatment for respiratory ailments, bronchitis, feverish conditions, and the flu and skin problems such as burns, ulcers and wounds.
- Eucalyptus essential oil is highly antiseptic but also very inexpensive, so it's used specifically in aftershaves, colognes, mouthwashes, and household cleansers.
- It is used in making deodorants for men due to its balsamic odour.
- Like lemon essential oil, eucalyptus oil is highly effective at removing spots on your carpet, clothes and basically every fabric you have in the house.