Eucalyptus Blue Mallee Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Blue Mallee Essential Oil
₦3,000.00
Blue Mallee Eucalyptus has the scent of traditional Eucalyptus. It can be used in most of the traditional essential oil methods as well as household cleaning, product manufacturing, massages, air fresheners and more.
Many aromatherapists agree that it has stronger antiseptic performance than other types of Eucalyptus essential oil.
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Size | 10 ml |
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Product Details
Botanical name: Eucalyptus polybractea
Plant part(s) used: Leaves and green branchlets
Country of origin: Australia
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Appearance and color: Thin, clear, colorless to pale yellow
Aroma and perfumery notes: Strong, camphor-like smell, with a faint peppermint undertone
Shelf life: 2-3 years minimum, once opened and stored properly.
Storage: Best stored at room temperature or refrigerated with caps closed. Please keep away from direct sunlight as UV rays damage the efficacy of essential oils.
Oil Consistency: Thin
Family: Myrtaceae
Blends well with: Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Lavender and other floral oils, Lemon and other citrus oils, Rosemary, Spearmint, Sweet Orange, Thyme
Common usage: General antiseptic. Can help with breathing and other respiratory issues, cold, catarrh, flu, fever, uterine problems, tired muscles, air fresheners, and cleaners
Edible: No. Toxic if taken internally
For kids: No
For pregnant or nursing mothers: Strictly No
Properties: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, a bronchodilator, mucolytic, mucociliary, cough suppressant.
Main chemical compounds: 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), limonene, a-pinene, b-pinene, terpineol.
Product Description
Eucalyptus polybractea (Blue Mallee) is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in) at a fast rate. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by bees. This species is found and cultivated almost exclusively in the Victoria and NSW regions of Australia. The plant thrives in semi-arid climates.
Blue Mallee is in the family of well-known traditional Eucalyptus oils and prized for its high anti-septic qualities. It is one of the main species used for its medicinal oils, which contain up to 90% eucalyptol.
Historically, Eucalyptus leaves are a traditional Aboriginal herbal remedy. The essential oil found in the leaves is a powerful antiseptic and is used all over the world for relieving coughs and colds, sore throats and other infections. Eucalyptus essential oil is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold remedies. The essential oil obtained from the leaves is antirheumatic, antiseptic and expectorant.
The essential oil obtained from various species of eucalyptus is a potent antiseptic, especially when it is old because ozone is formed in it on exposure to air. It has a decided disinfectant action, destroying the lower forms of life. The oil can be used externally, applied to cuts, skin infections, etc, it can also be inhaled for treating blocked nasal passages, it can be gargled for sore throat and can also be taken internally for a wide range of complaints. Some caution is advised, however, because, like all essential oils, it can have a deleterious effect on the body in larger doses.
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Precautions
- Eucalyptus Blue Mallee is very high in 1,8-cineole. Essential oils high in 1,8-cineole can cause CNS and breathing problems in young children. Do not apply to or near the face of infants or children under ten years of age.
- Maximum dermal use: 20%.
- Do not use Eucalyptus Blue Mallee essential oil if pregnant or lactating – the high cineole content can be toxic to the fetus and infants.
- Avoid the contact of oil with eyes, sensitive and inner parts of the body.
- Keep away from children.
Literature
1. Eucalyptus polybractea (blue mallee) is the key species used in the commercial production of pharmaceutical-grade (>70% 1,8-cineole) eucalyptus oil in Australia.
2. Goodger, J. Woodrow, I. (2009) The influence of ontogeny on essential oil traits when micropropagating Eucalyptus polybractea, Forest Ecology and Management, Vol.258(5), pp.650-656
3. Oil yield traits were assessed in 480 mallees at two time points.•High foliar oil concentration does not always indicate high total oil yield.•Crown area is a positive predictor for oil yield but tree height is negative.
4. Kainer, D. Bush, D. Foley, W. Külheim, C. (2017) Assessment of a non-destructive method to predict oil yield in Eucalyptus polybractea (blue mallee), Industrial Crops & Products, Vol.102, pp.32-44
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