Eucalyptus Radiata
Eucalyptus radiata
PRODUCT CODE: BES0050
INGREDIENT IN (NATURES ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS): SPICECY, BEARY LOVE
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: anti-catarrhal, antidepressant, antiseptic, expectorant, calming
AFFINITY FOR: respiratory system, muscular system, circulation, spleen meridian, triple warmer meridian, lung meridian, yin energy
RESONANCE: physical and emotional
PLANT FAMILY: Myrtaceae
PART UTILIZED: leaves
EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled
APPLICATION:Use exactly as you would other varieties of eucalyptus.
AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Like the blue mallee variety, radiata is gentler and softer than globulus.
EMOTIONAL – SPIRITUAL – MENTAL ASPECTS: The emotional qualities of all eucalyptus varieties are similar, but this one is preferred by many for use in meditation and energy work.
PHYSICAL ASPECT: 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 cautions for this variety are the same as for other varieties of eucalyptus. Not to be taken internally.