Eucalyptus Dives Essential Oil - 10ml - (Peppermint Gum)

Eucalyptus Dives Essential Oil - 10ml - (Peppermint Gum)

Name: Eucalyptus dives

Common Names: Eucalyptus dives, broadleaf peppermint, blue peppermint, peppermint gum, peppermint eucalyptus

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus dives Schauer

Family: Myrtaceae

Plant Part Used: Leaves and twigs

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Perfumer Note: Middle

Aromatic Intensity: Strong

Aromatic Description: Strong, fresh, camphoraceous, minty aroma

Colour/Characteristics: Colourless to pale yellow liquid

Main Chemical Constituents: α-pinene, α-phellandrene, 1,8-cineole, p-cymene, terpinolene, terpinen-4-ol, piperitine, trans-peperitol, globulol/viridiflorol

Blends Well With: Ginger, lemon, lemon myrtle, niaouli, rosalina, tea tree, other eucalypts

Therapeutic Uses: Antiseptic, decongestant, mucolytic, analgesic, anti-neuralgic, expectorant, insecticide, rubefacient.  Eucalyptus dives essential oil may be used to relieve congestion associated with colds, flus & upper respiratory tract infections, due to its excellent mucolytic properties.  May also be used to help relieve headaches & neuralgia.  As well as assisting with the relief of arthritis, muscular aches & pains, sports injuries & sprains and rheumatism.   

Energetics: Can help with relieving lethargy, drowsiness, lack of concentration, confusion, negative thinking and pessimism.  May help to promote alertness, clarity, perspective, optimism and self confidence.

Uses: diffuser, direct inhalation, compress, steam inhalation, diluted and applied to skin, salves, ointments.

Cautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising.  No contraindications known.  

Conservation Status: Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN red list

We do not recommend essential oils as a replacement for traditional medicine.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not ingest.

Do not use undiluted.

Discontinue use if irritation occurs.