Eucalyptus Oil The Australian Natural Remedy

Eucalyptus originally comes from Australia but is also found in eastern Indonesia. The trees can grow over 100 meters tall, making them some of the tallest trees in the world. There are over 600 species of eucalyptus. The most well-known and commonly used is *Eucalyptus globulus*.

The essential organic eucalyptus oil is obtained by steam distillation from the fresh or dried leaves and twig tips of the blue eucalyptus.

NUTRITION

Essential organic eucalyptus oil is generally not used for food preparation in the food industry. However, it is more commonly used to flavor sweets such as cold lozenges or beverage syrups.

USE IN MEDICINE

At the end of the 19th century, knowledge of the antiseptic effects of eucalyptus reached Europe. Before that, the Aboriginal people had already used eucalyptus leaves to treat wounds and burns. It was also used for treating inflamed insect bites, reducing fever, and as a remedy for malaria.

The most important active ingredient in eucalyptus oil is cineole. This is considered to be mucolytic and expectorant not only in natural medicine and is therefore often used to treat colds and respiratory diseases such as rhinitis and bronchitis. It also has antitussive, antispasmodic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, circulation-promoting, and bronchodilatory effects.

Organic Eucalyptus oil is also said to help with sinusitis, ear infections, or laryngitis. Additionally, it is credited with being effective against various bacterial strains and types of fungi. In addition to eucalyptus, cineole is also highly concentrated in thyme oil, mint oil, basil, and tea tree oil.

In aromatherapy, organic eucalyptus oil is primarily valued for boosting concentration and motivation.

COSMETICS

In cosmetics, eucalyptus oil is primarily used as a fragrance and for perfuming soaps, cleaning agents, room scents, sauna infusions, as insect repellent, clarifying face masks, shower gels, or sun care products. Its antibacterial properties also make it suitable for products targeting blemished skin. The fresh scent of eucalyptus oil ensures that a large portion of the global production is used in oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash) or to flavor pharmaceuticals.