Eucalyptus, Blue Gum EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus Labill.
  • Origin: Australia
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Leaves
  • Cultivation: Conventional (unsprayed)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Top Note
  • Aroma Family: Cineolic
  • Aroma: Powerful, refreshing, cineolic, with green, camphoraceous notes.
  • Contraindications: Avoid use on or near the face of infants or children under age ten; please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Eucalyptus, Blue Gum Sample (1 ml) 290-3
    $2.00
  2. Eucalyptus, Blue Gum 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 290-016
    $8.25
  3. Eucalyptus, Blue Gum 30 ml (1 oz) 290-030
    $10.25
  4. Eucalyptus, Blue Gum 2 oz 290-9
    $13.50
  5. Eucalyptus, Blue Gum 4 oz 290-10
    $18.50
  6. Eucalyptus, Blue Gum 8 oz 290-11
    $32.75
  7. Eucalyptus, Blue Gum 16 oz 290-12
    $58.25
  8. Eucalyptus, Blue Gum 1 kg 290-25
    $129.75
  9. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer
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Overview

Australian Blue Gum Eucalyptus Essential oil

Our Blue Gum Eucalyptus essential oil has a powerful, refreshing, cineolic aroma with green, camphoraceous notes. Vigorous and prolific, E. globulus is an important and certainly the most well-known of all the Eucalyptus essential oils distilled from the more than 700 Eucalyptus species growing throughout the world.1,2

For hundreds of years, the Aborigines of Australia have used the leaves of Eucalyptus for various incense and skincare applications. In the mid-1800s, groves of Eucalyptus trees were planted in one of the most swampy districts of Algiers, North Africa – a brilliant botanical strategy. The trees required large amounts of water to thrive, thus lowering the water table and eliminating breeding habitat for mosquitoes, while the leaves exhaled their potent aroma into the surrounding area.3

Energy and fresh air is what Blue Gum Eucalyptus expresses so flamboyantly – its towering height and robust growth in inhospitable terrain provide an abundant source of sturdy renewable lumber as well as a commercially important ingredient. The elevating aroma of Blue Gum Eucalyptus is particularly suited for diffusion into the air, outdoor sprays, joint and muscle massage, chest rubs, foot lotions, and oily scalp and skin preparations. In soap formulations, it is said to enhance the diffusiveness of other aromatics it is paired with.

For information regarding the attributes of Blue Gum Eucalyptus essential oil, please see:

  • L'Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 351.
  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 187-9.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 210-11.
  • The Practice of Aromatherapy, Jean Valnet, M.D., 1980, pp. 122-4.
  • Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd ed., Shirley and Len Price, 1999, pp. 324-5.

Aromatic Profile: Powerful, refreshing, cineolic, with green, camphoraceous notes


Appearance: Colorless, transparent, mobile liquid.


Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery.


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.


Blends Well With: Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Coriander, Ginger, Juniper, Laurel Leaf, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrtle, Niaouli, Peppermint, Pine, Ravensara, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme, Verbena, Yuzu. Eucalyptus globulus "is comparatively stable in soap and has a powerful radiation or 'lifting' effect upon the other ingredients in the soap perfume."4


Safety Considerations: Because of E. globulus oil’s high cineole content, using large amounts should be avoided;5 it should not be applied on or near the face of infants or children under age ten.6 We also recommend avoiding use of this oil with the elderly, those with epilepsy, pregnant and/or nursing women. In general, Eucalyptus – Narrow Leaf is preferred for sensitive individuals and children.* Tisserand recommends a maximum dermal use level of up to 20%.7 However, we recommend a much lower maximum dermal use level of 5-10%. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.

*The primary constituent in Eucalyptus Narrow Leaf (E. radiata) is 1,8-cineole, a potent and volatile oxide. The safety issue with E. globulus is due to the other highly volatile constituents that intensify 1,8-cineole, whereas E. radiata has percentages of moderately volatile and extremely gentle constituents that mediate the intensity of 1,8-cineole. All essential oils represent complex synergies, not isolated molecules. For this reason, Eucalyptus Narrow Leaf is preferred for sensitive individuals and children.


1 Schnaubelt, Kurt. Advanced Aromatherapy , 1998, p. 68.

2 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 230.

3 Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy – An A-Z, 1988, p. 113.

4 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 231.

5 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Essential Oils  A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2012, pp. 188-9.

6 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 273.

Ibid.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Eucalyptus, Blue Gum EO

Good camphor scent Review by
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5
I like it better than average, I hope one day to find one that actually smells like the plant though.
(Posted on 4/6/2018)
Precious Review by
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5
I love E. globulus, the closest you can get to real camphor after it was banned. It's irreplaceable.
(Posted on 6/30/2016)
Perfect Review by
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5
This is literally the BEST Eucalyptus I have ever smelled. I actually had a Eucalyptus tree and it smells just like it! I have tried the Malle but the Blue gum smells much better and stronger.
(Posted on 12/17/2015)
High Quality Review by
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5
This product, like all the oils I have purchased from Eden Botanicals is so pure and high quality you can smell the difference with one sniff. I have a blend I use for colds and chest congestion, that this is miraculous in. There is not another equivalent to this oil on the market that I have found.
(Posted on 3/14/2013)
Good Quality Eucalyptus Review by
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5
I have been an aromatherapist for a long time. I am living in Australia where most Eucalyptus comes from. Eucalyptus is very useful for your general life. I can tell this is good quality Eucalyptus. I have been coughing from my allergy for awhile and this oil helped a lot.
(Posted on 2/26/2013)
Ideal for use in vapourizer Review by
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5
Very refreshing and uplifting when used in vapourizer. Just like smelling Vicks.
(Posted on 2/14/2013)