PRODUCT NO.: 1-0365 GCC: DS-GP
COMMON NAME: True Eucalyptus, Black Leafed Peppermint Eucalyptus, Narrow Leafed Eucalyptus
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Eucalyptus radiata, Australian Eucalyptus, Narrow Leaf Peppermint Gum, E. radiata var. australiana, E. radiata ssp. radiata, E. austaliana
FAMILY NAME: Myrtaceae (Myrtle)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Australia
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Australia
HISTORY INFORMATION: There are over 700 species of Eucalypti, divided into three groups. The first group is industrial and contain high amounts of terpenes. The second group is medicinal, containing large amounts of eucalyptol or cineol. The third group is aromatic and contains large amounts of citronellal as in Lemon Eucalyptus, or large amounts of piperitone as in Eucalyptus Dives or Broad Leafed Peppermint Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Radiata or True Eucalyptus falls into the second or medicinal group and it is often used interchangeably with Eucalyptus 80/85. Since the Australians to not export their Blue Gum or Eucalyptus 80/85, this is the Australian equivalent, therefore the name Australian Eucalyptus.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Within the True Eucalyptus radiata species there are four variants. The first is high in cineole, up to 72%; the second is only up to 25% cineole, the third is higher in terpenes and the fourth has pipertone and l-pipertol in it. Good reference for further study is "A Research on the Eucalypts," by Baker and Smith. The Gritman oil is high in cineole, therefore interchangeable with Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). Radiata is often rectified to increase its cineole up the 80-85 level. You can tell by color. The rectified is clear.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: An evergreen tree growing to 170 feet (much smaller than the Eucalyptus globulus) with oval leaves when young, turning to narrow pointed leaves as it matures.
PARTS PROCESSED: Leaves and twigs.
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled.
COLOR RANGE: Yellow (unrectified), clear (rectified)
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Oxide. Up to 72% cineole, linalool, borneol, isoterpinene, geraniol, citronellal, geranial.
YIN\YANG: Yang
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anticatarrh and expectorant. This chemotype (cineole) is better suited to long-term use for chronic respiratory conditions, viral or bacterial infections as it is safer to inhale directly. Used for acne, sinus problems, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sore throat, mouth infections, arthritis, muscle aches and pains, muscle injuries, sprains, influenza, colds, fever, cystitis, vaginitis, headaches and nervous exhaustion. Used to cool, stimulate the nervous system, open sinus and breathing passages, improve circulation, refresh, revive, improve mental clarity, disinfect.
MENTAL USES: I am one with the Earth. The Earth supports and cares for me. I support and care for the Earth.
EMOTIONAL USES: Edgy, agitated, confused, ungrounded, unsafe, abandoned TO calm, nurtured, safe, clearer emotionally and mentally, energized.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that there is damage to the root chakra. There could be issues around abandonment or being supported. True Eucalyptus soothes and heals the root chakra, allowing earth energy to flow more freely through the entire energy system. Blocks can cause the nervous system to overheat as one conducts energy and this oil helps to cool the system down.
APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, liquid candle, massage, mist spray, steam inhalation.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Classed as a poison in Australia. Mixed evidence to the safety of oral ingestion. Cineole has shown to alter brain chemistry of sodium and potassium levels making one more prone to seizure. Cineole is not easily digested and the liver can be compromised. Yet there are other authorities that think it is quite safe and site that no known deaths have occurred
Copyright 1997-2006 Gritman Coporation All Rights Reserved
Contact Gritman Essential Oils at:
info@gritman.com
1-888-GRITMAN (474-8626)
Local Number 281-996-0103
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM Central Time
P.0. Box 2009 Friendswood, TX 77549