The Eucalyptus tree is a beautiful tall evergreen that can grow up to 90 meters high (270 feet). The young trees have oval bluish-green leaves while the mature trees develop long, narrow, yellowish leaves, creamy-white flowers and a smooth, pale grey bark.
History
Eucalyptus Oil has long been used in the home in Australia, and in Spain, the timber of Eucalyptus was used in construction.
Color & Aroma
Color: Colorless to pale liquid @22C with Aromatic somewhat camphoraceous odor,
Aroma: Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil has a very herbaceous scent with soft woody undertones.
Constituents
a-pinene, b-pinene, a-phellandrene, 1,8-cineole, limonene, terpinen-4-ol, aromadendrene, epiglobulol, piperitone and globulol, eucalyptol, á-pinene, â-pinene, â-pinene (1.5), á-eudesmol, spathulenol, ã-cadinene, trans-â-elemenone and aromandendrene
Uses
Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil is fantastic on skin ailments such as burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice and skin infections, as well as to combat the effects of colds and the flu.
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus Globulus
Country of Origin: China,India,Europe
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Specific Gravity: 0.91240 @ 72°F
Optical Rotation: 2.73
Refrective Index: 1.4607 @ 72°F
Plant Part: Leaves
Bland With: Pine, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram, Cedarwood and Lemon.
CAS No.: 8000-48-4
Flash Point: 56 °C
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled