Eucalyptus

Source: China. Latin name: Eucalyptus globulus. Family name: Myrtaceae. 

Eucaltyptus oil is distilled from the leaves and is imported from China. It has a strong camphorous odor. Aborigines have used eucalyptus leaves to remedy many ills. Some traditional uses: for colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, for its bactericidal and anti-viral actions, to ease aching joints. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. Emotional profile: to help with explosive-heated emotions, irrational thinking. Blends with: rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood, and lemon. 

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