| Extraction Method: |
Steam Distillation - 1,8 cineole |
| Part of Plant: |
Leaves |
| Country of Origin: |
Australia |
| Growing Method: |
Wild |
| Description: |
Eucalyptus radiata naturally grows in South-Eastern Australia which has a rough fibrous,flakey bark on the trunks, with smoother wood on the branches with narrow lance shaped grey-green leaves. |
| Aromatic Description: |
When opening the bottle you get a fresh, peppery camphoraceous odour that has a pleasing citrus top note and isn't overwhelming like some other Eucalyptus species. |
| Aroma Family: |
Leafie |
| Strength of Aroma: |
Medium |
| Colour: |
Colourless to Pale Yellow |
| Consistency: |
Thin |
| Aromatic Note: |
Middle |
| Evaporation Rate: |
4-6 hours |
| Blends well with: |
Basil, Cedarwood, Chamomile German, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Geranium, Ginger, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrtle, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme. |
| Blending Factor: |
2 |
| Body Systems: |
Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Psychological, Respiratory |
| Therapeutic Actions: |
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antineuralgic, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Astringent, Balsamic, Cicatrisant, Decongestant, Deodorant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypoglycaemic, Rubefacient, Vermifuge, Vulnerary |
| Clinically Proven: |
Analgesic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antitussive, decongestant, expectorant |
| Common Uses: |
Best known for its use in the Respiratory System as a decongestant, Eucalyptus is fantastic for bronchitis, flu, otitis (inflammation of the ear), rhinitis and sinusitis and can be used as an inhalation or added to a cream or balm and massaged into the affected area.
Eucalyptus is not as well known for its use with the Nervous System to relieve headaches, neuralgia, sciatica, herpes (including shingles, cold sores - combine with Bergamot), delirium and exhaustion.
Or in the treatment of bites, stings, burns, blisters, cuts and wounds in Skincare. However, it is often used in commercial repellents and comes well recommended in this area.
Eucalyptus radiata is also highly recommended in muscle rubs for sore and aching muscles - whether due to overexertion, rheumatism or flu/virus, making it ideal for Winter Sports Season to help keep away cold & flu viruses as well as relieving muscular aches and pains.
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| Skincare / Perfumery: |
Not normally used in facial skin care or perfumery. |
| Best form of Application: |
To skin - Massage, compress, bath, liniments,
Inhalation - direct inhalation, sniffy tube, diffuser, oil vaporiser, steam inhalation
Apply neat or add to water for washing down sick areas.
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| Personality Profile: |
Radiata is described as "a fragrance of newness, renewal and the seeking of new horizons" by Valerie Worwood and has the ability to encourage emotional balance, concentration and rationality and being able to centre oneself. |
| Energetics and Subtle Aromatherapy: |
Known as a lung tonic and is used to enhance breathing, which promotes oxygen uptake by the red blood cells. |
| Astral Profile: |
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
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| Chakra: |
Heart, Third Eye |
| Colour Therapy: |
Blue-green, Yellow |
| Crystal: |
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| Magical Influences: |
Health, Purification, Healing. |
| History: |
Discovered by Baron von Mueller in 1853, Eucalyptus oil was used during WWI to help control a meningitis outbreak and again in 1919 for an Influenza epidemic. |
| Shelf life: |
Users can expect a shelf life of 2-3 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Current Batch exp (tba)
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| Cautions: |
- Do not take orally.
- Do not apply to or put near the face of infants or children under 10.
- 20% is the maximum dermal use level recommended
- Essential oils high in 1,8 cineole can cause CNS and breathing problems in young children.
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