Eucalyptus oil

The origin of the eucalyptus globules tree is in Australia. The original inhabitants of Australia, the aborigines, already valued its healing powers. The essential oil is mainly harvested from the eucalyptus globules. The fast-growing tree was cultivated in the entire Mediterranean region to dry-up marshland during the 18th century.

The tree is commonly also known as the fever tree as eucalyptus oil is used to lower temperatures during infectious diseases. It is mainly used for its strong germicidal and expectorant effect on respiratory diseases. The oil, which is contained in the leaves and branches, is produced using steam distillation. 50 kilogram of dried plant material produces about 1 kilogram of oil.

Important characterics: stimulating and refreshing, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, cooling, anti-inflammatory