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EUCALYPTUS
OIL |
Botanical
Name: |
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Eucalyptus
globulus var. globulus |
Common
Name |
Gum
Tree |
Vernacular
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Plant
Family: |
Myrtaceae |
Distribution
in Nepal: |
Sub-tropical
regions of eastern Nepal |
Principal
Constituents: |
Cineol,
Pipene, Limonene, Cymene, Terpinen, among others. |
Description:
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Colourless
liquid with camphoraceous odor and woody-scent undertone. |
Method
of Extraction: |
From
the fresh and partially dried leaves and twigs of Eucalyptus
globulus var. globulus by steam
distillation. |
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Analgesic, Anti-rheumatic, Antiseptic, Anti-spasmodic,
Antiviral, Decongestant, Deodorant, Diuretic, Expectorant,
Febrifuge, Hypoglycemic, Parasiticide, Rubefacient,
Stimulant, Vermifuge, Vulnerary |
Other
Uses: |
For
external use only. Fosters skin care. Useful in the
treatment of circulation, muscles and joints complications
and relieves arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pains,
neuralgia, rheumatism and sprains.
Useful in treatment of asthma, coughs, bronchitis, sinus
infections, cold, hay fever. Strengthens the immune
system. Benefits the nervous system and useful
in treatment of stress-related conditions such as headache,
insomnia and nervous tension. |
Industrial
Uses: |
Used
in deodarants, disinfectants, inhalants, oral care products
and in veterinary practices. Used as fragrance component
in soaps, detergents and toiletries. |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Non-irritant. Not to be consumed internally. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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