Eucalyptus –Blue Gum
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Botanical Name |
Eucalyptus globulus var. globulus |
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Family |
Myrtaceae |
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Other Names: |
Blue gum tree, fever tree, gum tree, stringy bark, southern blue tree, Tasmanian blue tree, |
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Description |
Tall evergreen tree up to 90m/295ft. Blue/green oval leaves, mature trees yellowish leaves, short stalked. Creamy-white flowers grey bark often covered in white powder |
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Aroma |
Sharp |
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Native to |
Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania. |
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Cultivated in |
Algeria, Mediterranean, America, Britain, Spain, Portugal, Russia, China |
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Parts Used |
Leaves and the oil distilled from them |
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Actions |
Analgesic, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, insecticidal, parasiticide, prophylactic, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnerary |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation from leaves and young twigs |
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Actions |
Antispasmodic, antiseptic, expectorant, febrifuge, insect repellent, stimulant |
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Constituents |
Llimonene, cymene, phellandrene, terpinene, citronellal, camphene, fenchone Volatile oil 1,8-cineole, terpineol, alpha pinene, p-cymene, ledol, aromadendrene, viridoflorol, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols Tannins and polyphenols –catechin, macrocarpals H, I, J, euglobals I-VIII, tellimagrandin I, eucalabin C, ellagic, caffeic, ferulic, gallic acid, protocatechuic acid. Flavonoids –eucalyptin, hyperoside, sakainol, rutin |
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Combines with |
Benzoin, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, pine, rosemary |
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Note |
Top |
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Skin |
Burns, blisters, cuts, herpes, insect bites, insect repellent, lice, wounds |
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Circulatory, muscle joint |
Poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains |
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Respiratory |
Sore throats, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinuustis |
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Genito-Urinary |
Cystitis, leucorrhoea |
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Immune |
Chickenpox, colds, flu, measles |
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Nervous system |
Headaches, neuralgia |
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Other Uses |
Inhalants, cough syrups, toothpaste, soaps, detergents |
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Caution |
Do use if suffering high blood pressure or epilepsy Essential oil: Do not use on babies or if taking homeopathic remedies. Use in moderation |
Eucalyptus – Broad Leaved Peppermint
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Botanical Name |
Eucalyptus dives var. Type |
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Family |
Myrtaceae |
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Other Names |
blue peppermint, broad leaf peppermint, menthol scented gum |
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Description |
Medium sized eucalyptus tree. Grey bark. Young leaves blue heart shaped, mature leafs thick and tapering |
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Native to |
Australia |
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Actions |
Analgesic, antineuralgic, Antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, parasiticide, prophylactic, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnerary |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of leaves and twigs |
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Constituents |
40-50% phellandrene, 20-30% camphene, cymene, terpinene, thujone |
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Skin |
Cuts, sores, ulcers |
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Circulatory, muscle joint |
Arthritis, rheumatism, sprains |
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Respiratory |
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs |
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Immune |
Colds, fevers, flu, measles |
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Nervous |
Headaches, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia, sciatica |
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Other Notes |
Aborigines used to burn the leaves as a form of fumigation for the relief of fever “Heat when out of sick man into fire” Sold as Grade A, B or C depending on balance of constituents |
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Caution |
Do not take internally |
Eucalyptus –Lemon Scented
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Botanical Name |
Eucalyptus citriodora |
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Family |
Myrtaceae |
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Other Names |
Boaba, citron scented gum, lemon scented gum, scented gum tree, spotted gum |
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Description |
Tall evergreen tree, smooth dimpled grey/cream/pink bark. Young leaves oval, mature leaves barrow and tapering |
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Native to |
Australia |
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Cultivated in |
Brazil, China |
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Actions |
Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, deodorant, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticide |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of leaves and twigs |
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Constituents |
80-95% Citronellol, geraniol and pinene |
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Skin |
Athlete’s foot, cuts, dandruff, herpes, insect repellent, scabs, sores, wounds |
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Respiratory |
Asthma, laryngitis, sore throats |
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Immune |
Colds, fevers, chickenpox |
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Other Uses |
Soaps, detergents, insect repellent |
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Caution |
Do not take internally |