100% Pure & Natural Eucalyptus Essential Oil Botanical Name: eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus essential oil is often associated with colds and flu because of its camphor-like aroma. You smell it and immediately want to take a deep breathe. It is a great addition to your home aromatherapy kit and great for household cleaning. Uses of Eucalyptus Essential Oil Add a few drops to a diffusor or a hot bowl of water and breathe deeply when feeling stopped up from cold, flu or sinus. Eucalyptus oil is an excellent ingredient in an insect repellent blend. Mix 15 drops in 2oz carrier oil (Safflower, Sunflower or Massage Oil Simple) and massage into lower back, solar plexus top of hands for an energy pick-me-up. To "clear the air" after conflict or arguments, spray the space with 15 drops of Eucalyptus in 2 oz water in spray bottle. Background & Details This oil is sourced from China History and Background This oil is sometimes called Eucalyptus Blue Gum. First used by the Aborigines in Australia in their healing practices. Also known as the Fever Tree. In Chinese medicine, warm/dry action, metal element, clears Lung phlegm, tonic of Lung Qi, clears dampness and congestion, strengthens Defensive Qi. Relieves melancholy, revives spirit, promotes a wider perspective on life, dispels stagnated feelings. Good for those feeling emotionally constricted, transforms sense of suffocation into expansive renewal, sharpens perception, stimulates the 6th and 7th chakras. Physical Description This oil is colorless oil with a liquid consistency. Aromatic Description Eucalyptus essential oil has a strong, fresh, camphoraceous, balsamic, slightly sweet aroma. Biological Makeup and Components Cineol (70-85%), pinene (10-12%), globulol (6%), limonene, cymene, phellandrene, terpinene, aromadendrene. Extraction Technique Steam distillation from fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs. Information for Aromatherapists This oil is a top note and blends well with thyme, rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood, lemon, and other myrtaceae family oils. Safety Info Our Eucalyptus essential oil is 100% pure and natural. It is free of any chemicals, pesticides, synthetic perfumes, fillers, or carrier oils. Cautions Do not use in strong concentrations. Do not use for children under 6 months old. Do not ingest. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have cancer, liver issues, or any other serious illness, we strongly suggest you consult a medical professional prior to using Eucalyptus essential oil. Always keep this essential oil out of reach of children Keep this oil tightly closed and in room temperature or cooler spot Additional Safety Information National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy Essential Oil Safety Information from University of Minnesota Read: Essential Oil Safety from Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young