Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Organic

Latin Name: Eucalyptus Globulus

General Description: Nature's Flavors Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil is 100% certified NOP. We distill it from certified organic eucalyptus trees from Australia, the country with more eucalyptus trees and the most species than any other country on the planet. Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil finds many uses in the health food industry. Most notably, it is used as a disinfectant and deodorizer. It may also find uses in the mainstream market in over-the-counter cough drops and vapor rubs. Recently, the use of eucalyptus in aromatherapy has become very popular. Adding a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a simmering pot or a vaporizer on a cold winter day may help reduce the effects of a cold or flu by opening up clogged nasal and bronchial passages. Eucalyptus oil added to a quart of warm water makes an excellent disinfectant and cleaner for kitchen counters especially where raw meats are prepared. Nature's Flavors Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil is a powerful antimicrobial agent so you can use it much the same way you would use Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil. The dried organic eucalyptus leaves also makes an excellent tea during flu season and it doesnt taste bad either. Nature's Flavors also sells the eucalyptus tea under the Seelect tea brand. We sell it as both organic and conventional. This organic eucalyptus essential oil is Kosher, gluten-free and vegan. This oil has a scent that is familiar to most people. It has been used traditionally as a fragrance for the linen closet. The leaves of the eucalyptus are put in a small cloth bag and inserted into the closet. More recently, it is known to be a very effective insect repellent.

How It's Made : The leaves and the twigs are used together in the process of steam distillation to extract the essential oil.

Immune System Uses: Battles the common cold and influenza. Helps treat chicken pox.

Respiratory Uses: Helps treat laryngitis. Remedy for asthma. Helps with sore throats.

Skin Uses: Acts as an insect repellent. Helps with cuts. Helps with wounds. Helps with Athlete's foot. Helps with dandruff. Helps with herpes.

Safety Guidelines: This oil is non-toxic and will not irritate or sensitize the skin. Nature's Flavors' Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil should not be used directly on the skin. The oil should first be mixed with a diluting or carrier oil.