Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum)/radiata (Narrow Leaf) and many others such as Blue Mallee (polybractea), Gully Gum (smithii), Lemon Ironbark (staigeriana), Wolly Butt (macarthurii) and Peppermint (dives). Distilled from the leaves or young twigs.  The fragrance is somewhat camphorous with a woody undertone, familiar to most people, but associated with medicine.  Traditional remedy in Australia. Fifty species are found around the Mediterranean. 700 species world-wide. Some species can grow a mind-splintering 125 feet in just 3 years.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use.  Best suited for diffusing and inhalation.  Possibly photo toxic with some varieties.  Use with EXTREME caution around babies and children.

CHARACTER:  "Cool Survivor", Energy, stimulation, balance, sheltering, Faithful, Strong, Clarity   

ETHERIC COLORS: Teal, Orange

CRYSTAL:  Aquamarine, Sage Amethyst, Turquoise       

ELEMENT:  Air, Earth          

PERFUME NOTE:  Top

ASTROLOGICAL:  Saturn, Mercury, Capricorn     

CHAKRA:  6th

ENERGY TYPE: 4, 2

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Ester and Oxide

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Emotional balancer, Energy balancer, Concentration, Logical thought, Centering, Rationality, Cooling, Predictability

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Exhaustion, Heated emotions, Mood swings, Lack of concentration, Temper tantrums, Irrational thoughts, Explosive nature, Argumentative

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Burns, blisters, cuts, wounds, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, sinus and throat infections, colds, flu, allergies, headaches, allergies, candida, diabetes, hypoglycemia, ulcers, fevers, bladder infection, sore muscles.

OTHER USES:  antiseptic, air disinfectant, deodorant, hair and scalp moisturizer, dental care

PERSONALITY:

+Calm in a storm, rational, try not to make a fuss.

+Don’t gossip and can keep a secret.

+Content, well balanced, adventurous spirit, laid back, logical reasoning.

+Are into action, but won’t divulge too much of their plans to anyone, highly suspicious.

+Stable, able to diffuse and argument.  Coolness not to argue back.

+Exhilarating effect on others, instilling enthusiasm.

+Logical reasoning.  Goes in for the sciences, or could be accountant, banker, doctor.

+Like strict guidelines.  Happy knowing that 2 + 2 = 4. Everything must have an explanation or be proven.

+Chooses carefully where they live and who their partner is.  May make a list of potential partners’ good and bad points.

+Not a good match with a FLORAL, because they tend to put out the passionate flames.

+Entertaining and can make one laugh.

-If negative, can store up resentments, hoarding until they snap.

-Are embarrassed if anyone sees them with their guard down.

BLENDS:  Arrowhead, Eucalyptus Grove, Five Powers,  Into The Woods,  Outback Blue, Pirates, Rain Cove,  Thunderbird,    Way of the Leaf,   

ARCHETYPES:  TEACHER, HERMIT, MYSTIC, ACCOUNTANT, HEALER, ENGINEER, SCRIBE

Blends well with THYME, ROSEMARY, LAVENDER, MARJORAM, PINE, CEDAR,  LEMON,  LEMON VERBENA, and MELISSA. 

 Key Constituents:  Eucalyptol, butyladehyde, fenchen, globulol, isoamylalcohol, camphen, capronaldehyde, pinen, pinocarveol, terpinol, sesquiterpene, valeraldehyde, cineole (70%), stomadendrone, limonene, cymene, phellandrene, terpenine