Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Eucalyptus globulus

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Refreshing, Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is known for its many benefits for the respiratory system. Powerful, Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is traditionally used to clear the air. Purifying, Eucalyptus globulus essential oil helps to combat winter discomforts.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Appropriate

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Possible but not recommended

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Possible but not recommended

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete distillation by steam distillation and rectification by successive distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Botanical name

Blue Gum Eucalyptus

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties

Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is traditionally used for: Bronchitis, flu, laryngitis, pharyngitis, cold, stuffy nose, runny nose, sinusitis, productive cough

Health

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Properties

Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is renowned for its health benefits :

  • Anticatarrhal, powerful expectorant and mucolytic, thanks to its high content of 1.8-cineole (eucalyptol) and alpha-pinene.

  • Antibacterial

  • Antifungal

  • Antiviral

  • Air antiseptic

  • Positivising

  • Refreshing

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Respiratory tract disorders: asthmatic bronchitis, rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis…

  • Viral infections: flu, colds…

  • To thin bronchial sputum

  • Viral adenitis (mononucleosis)

  • Skin candidiasis

Synergies

Purifying for the respiratory tract: Summer savoury, Thyme, Clove, Pine, Rosemary and Lavender essential oils.

In practice

Respiratory comfort: Mix in your oil blend. Massage or rub your blend into the chest and upper back.

Air purification: Atmospheric diffusion (10 minutes/hour)

Precautions

  • Do not use on pregnant or breastfeeding women, or on children under 6 years of age.

  • Not recommended for people with asthma and/or epilepsy due to its high 1,8-cineole content (especially when inhaled or diffused).

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Preferably use on the skin or in diffusion/inhalation.

  • Oral use is not recommended for this essential oil.

  • Possible interactions with medications (due to its 1,8-cineole content, which has an inducing effect on certain enzymes), do not use orally without medical advice while undergoing medical treatment.

  • Very powerful, it may irritate some people when diffused. In this case, mix it with milder essential oils (true lavender, balsam fir, etc.) or use Eucalyptus smithii or radiata instead.

  • Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Always use diluted

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in some sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition.

  • Avoid old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always test your preparation on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

Find out more

Eucalyptus trees originated in Australia and Tasmania. Today they can be found in Europe, Africa and America.

Its Latin name 'globulus' refers to the shape of the fruit's cap. In southern Europe,Blue Eucalyptus has long been used to produce paper pulp.

However, its production depleted the soil and it was difficult to replant afterwards. Eucalyptus plantations are even referred to as 'green deserts'. Its plantations were used to eradicate malaria, hence its nickname of 'fever tree'. Eucalyptus is renowned for its beneficial expectorant properties, linked to the presence of 1.8 cineole.

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Catherine

It carries the health hazard symbol without any details

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Effective for colds.

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Claude

It's still a shame that Aromazone is constantly out of stock on products, I had to find another site.

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V

Excellent product, I put a couple of drops in my nebulizer or massage it onto my chest.

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Marion

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Acute bronchitis (T. Telphon)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • True lavender essential oil: 2 to 3 ml

  • Sweet marjoram essential oil: 2 to 3 ml

  • Blue gum eucalyptus essential oil: 2 to 3 ml

  • Arnica oil: 10 ml

  • Sweet almond carrier oil: 10 ml

  • Sunflower oil: 10 ml

Use: Rub your chest vigorously with a few drops of the mixture. Repeat 2 to 4 times a day, if necessary.

Bacterial catarrhal bronchitis in adults (P. Franchomme)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

Applied to the skin for mucolytic, expectorant and anti-infectious purposes:

  • Eucalyptus globulus essential oil

  • Menthol eucalyptus essential oil

  • Niaouli essential oil

  • in the same proportions

Use: Thoracic unctions 2 to 3 times a day for 5 to 10 days, depending on the course of the infection.

Bronchitis (chesty cough) (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • Niaouli essential oil

  • Eucalyptus globulus essential oil

  • Ravintsara essential oil

Use: Mix equal parts of the essential oils in a bottle. Diffuse 10 ml morning and evening in living areas.