DESCRIPTION
A native to Australia, Eucalyptus Hydrosol is extracted through a process where Eucalyptus leaf water is steam distilled from leaves & twigs. It has a fresh, powerful camphoraceous-cineolic aroma and has medicinal & antiseptic use. It is also used for inhalation purposes during colds, sinusitis & general catarrh.
COMMON NAMES
Eucalyptus, southern blue gum, blue gum, tasmanian blue gum.
BLENDS WITH:
Cedarwood, lemon, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, thyme.
CONSTITUENTS
a-pinene (10 to 25%), 1,8-cineole (50 to 70%), p-cymene, limonene.
USES
Eucalyptus floral water has a powerful antiseptic nature and finds wide application in baths & massage during cold season. Eucalyptus leaf water extract is also very effective against airborne viruses & bacteria. Additionally, it can be used as inhalation for colds, sinusitis & general catarrh.