EUCALYPTUS – THE PLANT Scientific name: Eucalyptus Globulus. Description: Long-living evergreen tree with a height around 80-90 m., of the Myrtaceae family. There are more than 500 species of it on earth. Origins: From Australia. It was brought to Europe in the 18th century and the first one in Greece was planted in the Botanical Garden of Athens in 1864. EUCALYPTUS – “BIOLOGOS” ESSENTIAL OIL Technique: Extracted from the leaves of the plant through steam distillation. Scent: Strong, woody, similar to that of camphor, and colour starting colourless and becoming yellow over time. Country: Italy. QUALITIES Anti-microbial, antiseptic, disinfectant, stimulating the nervous system. USES Cough (expectorant), fever, sore throat, sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, asthma attacks. It fights against joint and muscle pain, and is recommended in the case of rheumatic disorders. Effective against gingivitis, caries and inflammations of the urinary system. Ideal for healing wounds, eczema and mild burns. Disinfects from microbs and cleans the air. In aromatherapy it enhances concentration by stimulating the brain neurons and boosting the secretion of the corresponding hormones. Ideal for inhalations, dissolved in boiling water, providing relief to the respiratory tract in case of cold. It also repels insects. COMBINATIONS With essential oils of Pine, Rosemary, Marjoram, Lavender, Lemon, Cedar.
