Botanical Name Eucalyptus Polybractea
Plant Part Wood and leaves
Extraction Method Steam
Origin Australia
Description The Blue mallee, or Blue-leaved mallee is a deeply rooted perennial tree which has a natural distribution in areas such as the mallee regions of Victoria and NSW. The bark is smooth, and fibrous near the trunk base. Leaves are disjunct and linear to narrow-lanceolate. Juvenile leaves are glaucous, and adult leaves gray-green.
Color Colorless to yellow or brown
Common Uses Eucalyptus essential oil is fantastic on skin ailments (Burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice, and skin infections), as well as to combat the effects of colds and the flu. It also can be used in the perfume and flavouring industries.
Strength of Aroma Strong
Blends well with Basil, Cajeput, Cedarwood Atlas, Citronella Ceylon, Ginger, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Myrtle, Frankincense,Spearmint , Tea Tree.
Aromatic Scent A fresh, camphorous aroma with a faint peppermint undertone.
History The Aboriginals used its leaves to clear air and ward off fever. In World War I the oil was used as medicine, for a meningitis outbreak.
Cautions Eucalyptus should be used in dilution, and avoided during pregnancy. Toxic if taken internally, non-irritant and non-sensitive. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.