{"id":10843,"date":"2018-04-23T12:51:20","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T04:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/?p=10843"},"modified":"2022-12-05T07:55:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T23:55:41","slug":"which-eucalyptus-essential-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/which-eucalyptus-essential-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Eucalyptus Essential Oil is best?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eucalypt trees are native to Australia and are known, among other things, for being the food of koalas. They were grown in swampy areas to dry out the land and rid it of disease-carrying insects. From time immemorial, indigenous people have been using eucalyptus leaves to cleanse and prepare the body for the winter season, hence its name of \u201cthe fever tree\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Certain varieties have later on been introduced to Europe, North Africa as well as some islands such as Madagascar, Mayotte\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

THE DIFFERENT SPECIES OF EUCALYPT<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are about 300 different species of eucalypt but, aromatherapy use only 15 varieties. We will look here at the better-known ones. Their properties and possible uses in aromatherapy depend on the biochemical constituents:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Radiata<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Globulus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Lemon-scented\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Botanical name<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nRadiata eucalyptus<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nGlobulus\u00a0<\/em>Eucalyptus\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nCitriodara\u00a0<\/em>Eucalyptus\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Principal<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>constituents<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		1,8 cineole 65%,<\/span>
\na-terpineol, citrals<\/span><\/td>\n		1,8 cineole 70%, globulol,<\/span>
\npinocarveol in Spain<\/span>
\nalpha-pinene in Portugal<\/span><\/td>\n		Citronellal.<\/span>
\nThe only eucalypt<\/span>
\nwithout eucalyptol<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Origin<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAustralia<\/span><\/td>\nAustralia, Spain, Portugal, Morocco<\/span><\/td>\nMadagascar, China, Brazil<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"eucalyptus\"<\/span><\/p>\n

EO = Essential Oil\u00a0 \/\/ VO = Vegetable Oil<\/span><\/p>\n

Their commonalities<\/span><\/h3>\n

Despite the different species, eucalyptus trees have commonalities. They all belong to the botanical species of Myrtaceous. They have large green and bluish leaves, oval in shape and persistent that gives out a characteristic odour when crumpled<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The different species of eucalypt can be used as building material or for heating, also in infusion or as an EO. The different EO of eucalypts are produced by a distillation of the leaves and tips of<\/span> branches of the tree. About 1 kg of leaves is needed to make 20ml of EO.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Each species of eucalypt has its own properties and specific counter-indications, especially when used in aromatherapy. It is therefore of the utmost importance to learn their specificities<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eucalyptus globulus EO: Respiratory troubles and pain<\/span><\/h2>\n

Origin\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

This EO is extracted from the leaves and small branches of a tree called Eucalyptus Globulus from the species of Myrtaceous. It is native to Australia’s mainland and Tasmania. Its bark can be peeled in long streaks. The leaves are a blue-grey colour and present themselves in pairs. The tree can reach a height of 40 metres. The EO of eucalyptus globulus has a light colour and a strong camphor odour, fresh and tonic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The properties<\/span><\/h3>\n

Main active components of the EO<\/em>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n