~ Oil of Eucalyptus Smithii ~

Smithii has a good odour profile, easy on the skin and great mucolytic / expectorant qualities. Eucalyptus oil is the generic name for distilled oil from Eucalyptus, a genus of the plant family Myrtaceae native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. Eucalyptus oil has a history of wide application, as a pharmaceutical, antiseptic, repellent, flavouring, fragrance and industrial uses

Uses:
This is the mildest of the Eucalyptus oils, safe for children and the elderly. It may be used for relatively long periods of time. Recommended as a preventative as it effects the entire respiratory and immune system.

May be used oil neat, because of its mildness. Eucalyptus smithii makes a good room disinfector in a diffuser.

It is one of the best oils for painful joints and muscles.

Eucalyptus Smithii can be both a stimulant or a sedative. It adapts to our needs, stimulating in the morning and relaxing at night.

Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water. 
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY

Botanical Name:
Eucalyptus smithii, or gully gum, is a native tree of northern Victoria and southern New South Wales, Australia. In its natural situation it occurs on the lower slopes, gullies, and swamps - where soils do not dry out. The species is widely grown in southern Africa for the production of distilled eucalyptus oil from the leaves. The oil is high in cineole (75-84%). E. smithii also shows some promise in the pulpwood industry.

Production Method:
Steam-Distilled - Trunkwood & Bark

Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.