Eucalyptus Essential Oil from Creation Pharm

Eucalyptus Essential Oil - Aceite esencial de eucalipto - The botanical name for this most popular Eucalyptus is eucalyptus globulus. Some other Eucalyptus varieties include e.citridora, e. radiata, and e. smithi and are produced in Indonesia, South Africa, and Australia respectively. The tree that Eucalyptus is distilled from is beautiful. The Eucalyptus is a very tall broadleaf evergreen that can grow up to 250 feet in height. Younger trees have oval bluish-green leaves while mature trees develop long, narrow, yellowish leaves, egg shell colored flowers and a light grey smooth bark. Commonly Eucalyptus oil is used on skin ailments such as burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice, and skin infections. It is also very useful to help fight the effects of colds and flu infections. Eucalyptus is also traditionally used as a liniment by applying to sore muscles and joints. Eucalyptus is a welcome addition to insect repellent blends, and is effective against all skin and nail fungus.