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Eucalyptus Globulus
Eucalyptus globulus · Myrtaceae
Also called blue gum, this tall evergreen is native to Australia and now grown in several countries, including India. Mature trees can reach about 90–180 ft. Narrow bluish-green leaves are steam-distilled for the oil.
Aboriginal Australians used the leaves for coughs, wounds, and other complaints. Later, minced or infused leaves were applied for respiratory trouble, ulcers, sore joints, fever, and dysentery. Today globulus oil appears in cough formulas, toothpaste, and cosmetics.
Botanical name: Eucalyptus globulus
Origin: India
Extraction: Steam distillation
Plant part: Leaf
Aroma: Clean and herbaceous
Note: Top
Blending factor: 4
Consistency: Thin
Color: Clear
Blends well with: Cajeput, Atlas or Himalayan cedarwood, Java citronella, frankincense (Boswellia), ginger root, lavender (40/42 or Bulgarian), lemon, lemon myrtle, spearmint, tea tree
Main constituents: 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, limonene
High in 1,8-cineole. Keep away from the faces of young children and use with care around those with sensitive airways.