Medicinal Uses

arthritis

bronchitis

sinusitis

sore throats

catarrh

cold sores

colds

coughing

fever

flu

muscle aches

stiff joints

inflammation

headaches

immune support

poor circulation

insect bites

devitalized skin

mild depression

apathy

infections (viral and bacterial)

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• Eucalyptus smithii is milder than E. globulus essential oil. Eucalyptus smithii aromatherapy essential oil opens the breath with intense, refreshing, and uplifting qualities.

• The smithii species of Eucalyptus is safe for children and the elderly making it the most versatile of all eucalyptus oils.   

• Eucalyptus Smithii is used for prevention and treatment of muscle and joint pain.

• Australian Aboriginals use eucalyptus leaf infusions (which contain eucalyptus oil) as a traditional medicine for treating body pains, sinus congestion, fever, and colds.

• Essential oils from several Eucalyptus species have been screened for their bioactivity against bacteria and have been found to be active against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeroginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas syringae pr. Phaseolicola 

Constituents​

• Eucalyptus leaves are a great source of antioxidants, particularly flavonoids, which protect your body from oxidative stress and free radical damage.

• The main flavonoids in eucalyptus include catechins, isorhamnetin, luteolin, kaempferol, phloretin, and quercetin. Diets rich in these compounds may protect against certain cancers, heart disease, and dementia.

• 70% cineole, pinenes, sesquiterpene alcohols, aromadendrene, cuminaldehyde

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Energetics/ Organoleptics

• SMELL: Bright, fresh, camphoraceous, sweet, slight woody note

• COLOR: colorless mobile liquid (yellow with age)

• TASTE: menthol, citrus, and pine; pungent, bitter and warm that finishes with a cooling sensation

• NOTE:  Top/ middle note

• ENERGETICS: Eucalyptus is used to bring fresh energy to a situation, to heal regrets and worries, and to relieve mental exhaustion. It is an excellent herb to use when someone or something is bothering you. It is often blended with other healing herbs to bring relief from physical or emotional concerns.

• CHAKRA:  4th Chakra - unconditional love, clarity, grounding and protective. 

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Contradictions​

• Do not ingest. Avoid if epileptic or high blood pressure.
• If consumed internally at low dosage as a flavoring component or in pharmaceutical products at the recommended rate, cineole-based 'oil of eucalyptus' is safe for adults. However, systemic toxicity can result from ingestion or topical application at higher than recommended doses.

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History

• Derived from a tree native to Australia, but is also grown in South Africa. 

• Eucalyptus smithii or ‘gully gum tree’ grows on low slopes and in watery wetlands where soil stays moist.

• Eucalyptus smithii is the most mellow and soft of all Eucalyptus species and the essential oil has all of the same healthy attributes of its plant cousins.

• This mild species is gentle when used properly on sensitive adults and is the Eucalyptus of choice for delicate skin when mixed into carrier oils.

• Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is used as an insect repellent and biopesticide. In the U.S., eucalyptus oil was first registered in 1948 as an insecticide and miticide.

• Due to its cleansing properties, Eucalyptus oil is found in mouth rinses to freshen breath.

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Formulary

Oils That Blend Well With Eucalyptus smithii: 

• cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)

• lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

• lemon (Citrus limonum)

• pine (Pinus sylvestris)

• rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

• thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

• basil sweet

• cajeput

• citronella

• clary sage

• ginger

• lavender bulgarian

• lemon myrtle

• lemon tea tree

• peppermint

• plai

• spearmint

• tea tree

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INHALATION

Eucalyptus Eucalyptus smithii oil: 6 teaspoons

Thyme Thymus vulgaris oil: 3 teaspoons

Pine Pinus sylvestris oil: 3 teaspoons

Lavender Lavandula angustifolia oil: 2 teaspoons

Lemon Citrus limonum oil: 2 teaspoons

Alcohol, 90%: 4.5 cups

Mix all ingredients. To prepare as an inhalation, add 3 teaspoons to 6 cups of boiling water. This mixture can also be added to the bath water or to foot baths. 

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CLEANING

A few drops on a sponge after cooking fish to wipe down counter tops leaves a fresh clean smell, plus, it's natural antibacterial action is a fantastic way to eliminate germs.