♦ Highly effective and safe for respiratory support of all kinds.
♦ Important for protection from bacteria and viruses in the winter
♦ Highly effective for relieving symptoms in the respiratory system associated with colds, flu and other respiratory conditions likebronchitis and asthma,
♦ Excellent for relieving pain in sore muscles.
♦ Use as an energizing massage oil to cool the body in the summer.
♦ Helps bring down a fever.
♦ Helps relieve pain
♦ Helps aleviate mental exhaustion and stabilizes blood sugar levels in both hypoglycemia and diabetes.
♦ Helps calm and support the emotions that lead to self confidence and an aversion to negativity and hesitation.
HOW TO USE
♦ Dilute half and half with a carrier oil for massage, especially to the chest and back during respiratory infections.
♦ Apply to the feet, especially the toes and ball of the feet for respiratory conditions. Heat with a hair dryer to imiprove penetration.
♦ At the first sign of a viral cold, apply a drop undiluted to pulse points on wrists and forearms every few minutes throughout the day.
♦ Diffuse 10 to 20 drops at bedtime at the first sign of a respiratory infection.
ASIAN THERAPIES: The eucalyptus variety preferred by many for use in meditation and energy work.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Eucalyptus radiata was actually the first eucalyptus distilled commercially as an essential oil. It is commonly known as “narrow-leafed peppermint”, although it is a member of the eucalyptus family.
APPLICATION: Use exactly as you would other varieties of eucalyptus.
RESONANCE: physical and emotional
PLANT FAMILY: Myrtaceae
PART UTILIZED: leaves
EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled
PHYSICAL ASPECTS: This eucalyptus is used much the same as the globulus variety but it is reputed to be less likely to irritate the skin when used repeatedly for sore muscles. Radiata has a high percentage of cineole, also known as eucalyptol. This is the component believed to relieve colds and congestion.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Eucalyptus radiata was actually the first eucalyptus distilled commercially as an essential oil. It is commonly known as “narrow-leafed peppermint”, although it is a member of the eucalyptus family.
CAUTIONS: The literature is mixed on the safety of ingestion of eucalyptus oils. Many aromatherapists claim that no eucalyptus oil should never be taken internally. Eucalyptus radiata is recommended for internal use in capsules by medical practitioners in France. The FDA has listed the stronger Eucalyptus globulus as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). It is famously used in cough drops. Eucalyptus radiata is gentler and softer for respiratory issues than globulus.
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