Name: Eucalyptus Radiata
Common Names: Narrow-leaf peppermint gum, black peppermint
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus radiata Sieber ex DC
Family: Myrtaceae
Plant Part Used: Leaves and twigs
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Perfumery Note: Top
Aromatic Intensity: Powerful
Aromatic Description: Fresh, powerful, peppery, camphoraceous,
Colour/Characteristic: Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Main Chemical Constituents: 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, limonene, p-cymene, trans-pinocarveol, α-terpineol, α-terpinyl acetate
Blends Well With: Lavender, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, cedarwood, niaouli, peppermint, lime, lemon, lemon myrtle
Properties/Uses: Analgesic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antitussive, decongestant, expectorant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, balsamic, cicatrisant, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, rubefacient, vermifuge, vulnerary. May be used to help relieve the symptoms of colds, flus, respiratory conditions, headaches, nervous exhaustion. As well as assisting with the relief of arthritis, muscular aches & pains, sports injuries, sprains, rheumatism, neuralgia, insect repellent, burns, blisters, cuts, wounds.
Energetics: May be used to relieve melancholia, to restore vitality and positivity. To encourage confidence when faced with obstacle and challenges especially if they are causing confusion, negativity or ambiguity. Eucalyptus is very clearing, it can help clear mental fogginess, fatigue, confusion, poor focus and forgetfulness. May be used to cleanse a place where there has been conflict or where we feel negative energies or energetic blockages.
Use: diffuser, direct inhalation, compress, steam inhalation, diluted and applied to skin, salves, ointments.
Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising. It is recommended that eucalyptus oil preparations should not be applied to the face, especially the nose of infants or young children, by the WHO (World Health Organisation). Has GRAS status.
Conservation Status: Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN red list. Also states that the population is stable.
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.
