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Item Description
What it does:
Eucalyptus is a clean, centring oil that encourages focus and concentration. It is highly antiseptic and anti-infectious making it beneficial for many different complaints. It has a particular affinity for the respiratory system, it can be used in a vaporiser, steam inhalation, therapeutic bath or massage blend to alleviate the symptoms of colds, flu, sinusitis and coughs related to mucus congestion. It may also be used in a gargle for sore throats (do not swallow). Eucalyptus also encourages the healing of acne, skin infections and wounds when applied neat or in a facial oil/massage blend. It increases circulation also making it useful in massage blends for muscular aches and pains and joint stiffness.
Aroma: clean, sweet, woody, camphorous, faint peppermint undertone. A top note.
Blends well with: lavender, rosemary, peppermint, thyme, lemon, grapefruit, geranium, ginger, juniper, pine, tea tree, basil, frankincense.
Caution. Not to be taken internally. Essential oils should always be blended with a base oil (such as sweet almond oil) before being applied to the body.
What is in it?
Essential oil: steam distillation of leaf and twigs of Eucalyptus fruticetorum
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