INCI name: Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil

SYNONYMS: Eucalyptus globulus

CAS number:8000-48-4

SKU code: EO-EUG-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED: Leaves

ORIGIN: Australia

COMMON NAMES: known as the generic “Eucalyptus oil”, Blue gum eucalyptus, Tasmanian blue gum.  

APPEARANCE: Colourless to pale yellow liquid

ODOUR NOTE: Top Fresh, typical eucalyptus (cineole) and camphor, penetrating.

QUALITY: 100 % pure and natural, whole organic carrier oil. 

Typical Main Constituents: 1.8-cineole (eucalyptol): > 80% (between 80 and 85 %) and α-pinene

Active ingredients: 1,8-cineole, α-pinene

STORAGE CONDITION: Store in a cool dark place

Approx. Shelf Life: 5 years

AUTHORIZED USERS: strictly for Adults and Teens (please check CAUTION)

Eucalyptus globulus

Our eucalyptus globulus essential oil comes from organic plantations and is distilled from the leaves of the blue gum eucalyptus. It is a pure and complete essential oil used in pharmacopeia all over the world for its well-known therapeutic properties.

Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is traditionally recommended to help fight the early signs of colds and flu, as a support for respiratory systems and as a general immunity booster.

In diffusers, the stimulating blue gum aroma refreshes and sanitizes the air and has a reputation for revitalizing exhausted energies.

AIR SANITIZING, COLD, STUFFY NOSE, RUNNY NOSE, FLU, IMMUNITY (STIMULATE), LARYNGITIS, PHARYNGITIS BRONCHITIS, SINUSITIS, PHLEGMY COUGH, INSECT REPELLANT. 

+++Fantastic for this use 

++Acceptable (suitable) for this use

+Tolerable (not great for this use)

--Don't use for this purpose

Massages & well-being +++, Diffusion: +++, Inhalations: +++, house care: ++, Body care: --, Face care: --, Bath & Hygiene: --

+++For wellbeing, in body massage or frictions. For respiratory and nasal comfort, to boost your immune system: 

For skin applications, always dilute the essential oil in an oily carrier (oil, butter, cream, lotion): 

use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 15 ml (3 Tablespoons) carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration). 

Massage locally or friction on the torso and upper back, on the front and back of your neck (avoiding sensitive face areas) on the shoulders, on the soles of your feet. Apply on the area behind the ears or on the affected skin area.

+++ Inhalation: 

Steam Inhalation (reserved for adults and non-asthmatic subjects): add 5 drops of essential oil to a bowl of hot water. Cover your head and bowl with a towel, place your head 15-20 cm over the bowl and inhale for 5-10 min. 

1 drop or two on a handkerchief, a scarf, a pillow, a pyjama collar…

+++ For air diffusion. 

in diffusers: Blue gum essential oil is safer to diffuse when associated (blended) with other softer essential oil (s): - 2 drops max eucalyptus globulus with 8 drops of other essential oils, 10 minutes per hour, 3 times a day.

in a spray for rooms, pillows: for 100ml: Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml (2 Tablespoons) of vegetable glycerine, add water. 

++ Home, and surface sanitation: add a few drops in vinegar or castile soap for customized home cleansing. Use caution around children and pets!

For more detailed information, please go check this LINK TO Instructions of use essential oils page.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt.

SEE OUR PAGE ON PRECAUTION - HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFELY

Refreshing, Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is renowned for its multiple virtues on the respiratory system. 

Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is traditionally used to ease congested breathing. 

Purifying, Eucalyptus globulus essential oil helps combat winter discomfort.  

It has been used traditionally to help:  

With Flu and colds and other viral colds symptoms

Recovering adults and in senior care.

Ease Earaches, otitis

During sinusitis, bronchitis, chronic bronchitis

Reduce skin infections, mycosis, yeast infections.

Prevent viral aggressions during potentially high contagious seasons or conditions (winter, back to school for teachers, back to work after holiday, public transports, airports and flights, hospital visits…)

Hair Lice Treatment Oil

Use thin comb to remove dead lice after applying for a few hours and wash it off. 

Neem (50ml) + Tea Tree (20 drops) + Eucalyptus (10 drops) + Lavender (10 drops)

Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil is highly concentrated in 1.8-cineole (eucalyptol) and in Alpha-pinene.

Alpha-pinenes and 1.8-cineole molecules are reputed to provide a protective barrier against viruses and to fight bacteria and fungi, slowing down their proliferation and progression in the body.  

Alpha-pinene(α-pinene) actions is said to regulates the mucus hypersecretion in the bronchi and to inhibits the development and growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

1.8-cineole helps make accumulated mucus more fluid and ease their expulsion.  

Together, these molecules can help ease respiratory congestion.

REPORTED MAIN PROPERTIES:

Anticatarrhal, Mucolytic+++

Expectorant: +++

Antiseptic +++  

Antibacterial +++

Antiviral +++

Immunity stimulating +++

Antifungal ++  

Anti-parasitic ++

Anti-Inflammatory +  

Insect repellent +  

AND ALSO:  

Mood lifting and energizing, stimulating, tonifying, cooling, refreshing, purifying.

The essential oils of:

Peppermint & Spearmint, for freshness

Pine, Juniper berry Cedarwood, Cypress for forest and woodlands

Eucalyptus citriodora or Radiata

Niaouli or Tea Tree, Ravintsara for more sanitizing effects

Lavender, Rose geranium, Rosemary, German chamomile, or Thyme for herbals and flowery

Clove buds, Black pepper, for more spicy notes

Citronella, lemon, mandarin for more lemony notes

EUCALYPTUS BLUE GUM (GLOBULUS) ESSENTIAL OIL USE IS RESTRICTED TO ADULTS AND TEENAGERS.

BECAUSE OF ITS HIGH LEVEL IN 1,8 CINEOLE, EUCALYPTUS BLUE GUM (GLOBULUS) ESSENTIAL OIL IS NOT SUITABLE/INDICATED FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA (ESPECIALLY IN UP-CLOSE INHALATION OR DIFFUSION), 

Can be skin Irritating in high doses. Always dilute for skin application, do not exceed the maximum dosage indicated. Start with a low dosage. Avoid on the face.

Eucalyptus globulus essential oil can be irritating (headaches) to sensitive people if diffused continuously. Blend eucalyptus oil with softer essential oils (Lavender) or choose eucalyptus smithii or radiata. 

Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. 

Do not use together with a medication treatment without proper medical advice.

For external use only, toxic if taken internally. 

Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt.

Eucalyptus globulus takes its name from the globe-like fruits it produces. 

Commonly known as the Blue Gum eucalyptus, it is a 30 to 55m tall evergreen tree, endemic to Australia. 

Eucalyptus globulus is commercially planted worldwide, including in South Africa, to produce paper and various wood manufactured products. 

Eucalyptus leaves have been used in traditional medicine wherever they grow, to help with bronchitis, rhinopharyngitis or sinusitis, and in case of phlegmy cough and stuffy noses.

Among eucalyptus essential oils, Eucalyptus Globulus is considered the most effective for the respiratory lower sphere. Its expectorant action is remarkable. 

However, this powerful, penetrating essential oil is best reserved for adults uses and is not recommended for people subject to asthma. 

For children and sensitive persons, choose a softer Eucalyptus oil like E. citriodora or E. radiata.