Eucalyptus Globulus - Eucalyptus globulus

History: Traditionally used in Australia for respiratory ailments and feverish conditions. Australian aborigines call eucalyptus "Kino" and they use it for wounds. Kino or Red Gum is a dark red resin obtained from incising the trunk. In the mid-1800's, Baron Ferdinand von Muller, a German botanist, brought the Eucalyptus tree to Europe.

Characteristics: A top note with a strong aroma, Eucalyptus Globulus has an herbaceous scent with soft woody undertones.

Indications: Used to relieve insect bites and muscular aches and pains.  It is indicated for rheumatic pain of a cold anture and may be used to reliee muscular aches and pains and neuralgia.

Personality Profile: It's aroma helps to dispels melancholy, it revivies the spirits and restores vitality and a positive outlook.

Subtle Aromatherapy: Eucalyptus maybe used at a subtle level to cleanse any place where there has been conflict or where negative energies are felt.  It is also described as a fragrance of newness and renewal and is recommended for those seeking new horizons.

Mode of Administration: Aroma lamp, bath, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, liquid candle, mist spray, steam inhalation.

Safety: Externally nontoxic, internally toxic. Phototoxic, infants at risk because of breathing, avoid with: high blood pressure, epilepsy and homeopathics. Cineole has shown to alter brain chemistry of sodium and potassium levels making one more prone to seizure

 Clinical Studies:
Benouda A etal. The antiseptic properties of essential oils in vitro, tested against pathpgenic germs found in hospitals.  Fitoterapia, 1998; 59(2): 115-119. Cited in the Aromatherapy Database, Bob Harris, Essential Oil Resource Consultants, UK, 2000.

References:
Battaglia, S.  The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2005
Tisserand R. Young R.  Essential Oil Safety, second edition.  Churchhill Livingstone, UK, 2013
Sheppard-Hanger S. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual.  Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, USA, 2000
Caddy R. Essential Oils in Colour.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2005
Lawless J. The encyclopaedia of Essential Oils.  Element Books Limited, GB, 1992
Caddy R. the Essential Blending Guide.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2007
Weaver W.W. Sauer’s Herbal Cures.  Routledge, UK, 2001
World Wide Web Encyclopeadia Britannica. USA, 2014
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Safety Considerations:
        Do not take essential oils internally.
        Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
        Do not apply undiluted to skin (for directions on proper dilution refer to an aromatherapy text).
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