Thursday 28 January 2010

Some Properties Of Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil

By Danny Ricks

There are 700 varieties of eucalyptus that are discovered till now and out of these there are 500 varieties which are useful and which produce many different type of oils. Australia is rich in eucalyptus tree. You will find eucalyptus in other countries also but not in large quantities as in Australia.

There are different types of oils produced by eucalyptus trees. Some of these oils are medicinal oils, many different industrial oils and oils that can be used in perfumes. The amazing thing is that all these oils are produced not from the bark of the tree but from the leaves. You will found eucalyptus tree oil in almost all first aid kits. This is because of its great medicinal properties.

Eucalyptus is best for the treatment of many different diseases. Among these trees eucalyptus radiate essential oils are very useful and have different medicinal properties. You will find different chemistry in different oils.

The most important and the most commonly used properties of the tree in the family of eucalyptus tree is Eucalyptus radiate. It is highest in 1, 8 cineole. It has all the properties of removing infections and is a big antibacterial, antiviral, and is also great oil for getting relief from sinus. It also helps in improving the respiratory conditions. It is gentle for skin and has a very low quantities of aldehydes hence is very much effective.

The next tree in the list is eucalyptus globules. In the layman language its name is blue gum tree. It is best for the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and wounds and is also best in healing any infections of respiratory tract. The major advantage of this tree is that it helps in the purification of air and in production of ozone gas. It is rich in oxides and 1, 8 cineole.

Another tree known for its good properties is eucalyptus citriodora. You can easily recognize this tree because of its lemony fragrance. That is why it gives a cooling effect and is best for message and for children. The main constituent of this tree is citronellal which is an aldehyde. It is also used in repelling silver fish and cockroaches and many other insects that reside in your home.

Next in the list is Eucalyptus Dives. It is recognized by its fragrance which matches that of methanol. It is also known as peppermint eucalyptus. It is best in healing infections of sinus, ear, kidney and vaginitis. Its main ingredient is piperitone. It is very good for healing different infections.

Last but not the least is Eucalyptus polybractea. It has similar properties as that of E.globulus. It is also named as Blue Mallee and is high in 1, 8 cineole. It is gentle on skin.

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