Eucalyptus Organic Essential Oil (Blue Mallee)

Certified Organics: All of our Certified Organic Essential Oils are from the carefully selected stock at our Head Office in Australia. They are recognized as Certified Organic Processors and their oils have all been certified under the world renowned BFA Organics Standard. Chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers are prohibited. Instead the products are cultivated using traditional farming methods. Soil fertility is built; natural systems are worked with, not against; there is minimal, if any damage to the environment, and most importantly, Mother Nature is being respected.

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus Polybractea

Plant Part: Woods and Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Australia

Description: The Blue mallee, or Blue-leaved mallee is a deeply rooted perennial tree which has a natural distribution in areas such as the Mallee regions of Victoria and NSW. The bark is smooth and fibrous near the trunk base. Leaves are disjunct and linear to narrow-lanceolate. Juvenile leaves are glaucous and adult leaves gray-green.

Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil is fantastic on skin ailments such as burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice, and skin infections. The Blue Mallee Oil has 80% eucalyptol and is therefore considered one of the strongest antiseptics among the Eucalyptus. It can also be used to combat the effects of colds and flu.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Basil, Cajeput, Cedarwood Atlas, Citronella Ceylon, Ginger, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Myrtle, Frankincense, Spearmint and Tea Tree.

Aromatic Scent: Organic Eucalyptus Blue Mallee has a fresh, camphoraceous aroma with a faint peppermint undertone.

History: The Aboriginals used the Eucalyptus leaves to clear air and ward off fever. In World War I the oil was used as medicine for a meningitis outbreak.

Cautions: Eucalyptus Oil should be used in dilution, and be avoided during pregnancy. It is considered toxic if taken internally, non-irritant and non-sensitive. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.