Botanical Name: Eucalyptus citriodora Common name: Blue Gums, Southern blue gum, Ta Read More
Botanical Name: |
Eucalyptus citriodora |
Common name: |
Blue Gums, Southern
blue gum, Tasmanian blue gum, common eucalyptus |
Plant family: |
Myrtaceae |
Genus: |
Eucalyptus |
Appearance/Color: |
A thin, clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid. |
Odor: |
Sweet, lemony, fresh, with a woody hint. |
Blends With: |
Basil, black pepper, clary sage, geranium, tea tree,
rosemary, vetiver, ylang-ylang, and the other eucalyptus. |
Origin |
China |
Eucalyptus, (genus Eucalyptus),
large genus of more than 660 species of shrubs and tall
trees of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native
to Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands. In Australia the
eucalypti are commonly known as gum trees or stringybark trees. Many species
are cultivated widely throughout the temperate regions of the world
as shade trees or in forestry plantations. Economically, eucalyptus
trees constitute one of the most valuable groups within the
order Myrtales.
The eucalypti grow rapidly, and many species attain great height. The giant gum tree, or mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans), of Victoria and Tasmania, is one of the largest species and attains a height of about 90 metres (300 feet) and a circumference of 7.5 metres (24.5 feet). Many species continually shed the dead outermost layer of bark in flakes or ribbons, whereas certain other species have thick textured bark. The leaves are leathery and often hang obliquely or vertically; most species are evergreen. The flower petals cohere to form a cap when the flower expands. The capsule fruit is surrounded by a woody cup-shaped receptacle and contains numerous minute seeds. Possibly the largest fruits—from 5 to 6 cm (2 to 2.5 inches) in diameter—are borne by mottlecah, or silverleaf eucalyptus (E. macrocarpa).
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As per NAHA guidelines, New Directions Aromatics
(NDA) does not recommend the ingestion of essential oils. It is imperative to
consult a medical practitioner before using Essential Oils for therapeutic
purposes. Pregnant and nursing women and those taking prescription drugs are
especially advised not to use this product without the medical advice of a
physician. The oil should always be stored in an area that is inaccessible to
children, especially those under the age of 7.
The leaf glands of many
species, especially black peppermint tree (E. salicifolia)
and Tasmanian bluegum (E. globulus), contain a volatile aromatic oil known
as eucalyptus oil. Its chief use is medical, and it constitutes an
active ingredient in expectorants and inhalants. Tasmanian
bluegum, northern gray ironbark (E. siderophloia), and other species yield
what is known as Botany Bay kino, an astringent dark reddish resin,
obtained in a semifluid state from incisions made in the tree trunk.
Citriodora Oil in Pharma
As an ingredient, the
cineole-based oil is used as component
in pharmaceutical preparations to relieve the symptoms of influenza
and colds, in products like cough sweets, lozenges, ointments and inhalants.
Inhaled eucalyptus oil vapor may be a decongestant.
Essential oil obtained by steam
distillation and rectification from the fresh leaves or the fresh terminal
branchlets of various species of Eucalyptus rich in 1,8-cineole. The species
mainly used are Eucalyptus globulus Labill, Eucalyptus polybractea
and Eucalyptus smithii. Eucalyptus oil BP has cineole of over 70%
and is used as a component in pharmaceutical preparations of medicines such as
colds and coughs.
The cooling scent
of Eucalyptus Essential Oil is used in aromatherapy to relieve mental
exhaustion and rejuvenate the human spirit. It boosts circulation to the brain
and reduces harmful surface and airborne pathogens upon contact.
Essence of Citriodora Oil
As A Perfume Ingredient, adding eucalyptus
to a fragrance can be a very tricky endeavor because it is so potent that it
can easily dominate any scented formulation and deteriorate into ‘an unwanted
hint-of-mothball’ aspect.
Typically used as a minty, woody,
citrusy middle note in fragrances, eucalyptus is known for its fresh clean
aroma and is often found in soaps, detergents, mouthwashes and lotions as well
as perfume. It adds an airiness to any fragrance with its fresh, green,
camphor-like and lemony aspects.
COMMON USAGE
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Arthritis
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Bronchitis
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Catarrh
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Cold sores
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Coughing
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Fever
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Flu
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Poor circulation
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Sinusitis
Ingredients:
S.No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
1 |
Citronellal |
86.2 |
2 |
Citronellol |
4.2 |
3 |
a-pinene |
2.4 |
4 |
Isopulegol |
2.2 |
5 |
Citronellyl acetate |
1.1 |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety Summary
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Hazardous No Data
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Contraindications Not Known
Organ-specific effects
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Adverse skin reactions: Undiluted
lemon-scented gum oil was irritating to rabbits, producing scab formation and
sloughing; tested at 10% on 25 volunteers it was neither irritating nor
sensitizing. It is non-phototoxic. When injected, lemon-scented gum oil
inhibited inflammation induced in rat paw.
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Acute toxicity: Lemon-scented gum oil
acute oral LD50 in rats >5 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 in rabbits 2.48 g/kg.
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Antioxidant/ pro-oxidant activity:
Lemon-scented gum oil exhibited high radical scavenging activity in both ABTS
and DPPH assays.
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Carcinogenic/ anticarcinogenic potential: No
information was found! for lemon-scented gum oil, but it contains no known
carcinogens. Citronellal displays anticarcinogenic activity.
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Avoid soil,
surface water and water-bearing stratum contamination.
Disposal
considerations
Dispose in
accordance with the law and local regulations. Treat as trade effluent.