Eucalyptus oil

The beneficial properties of eucalyptus oil have been known to mankind since ancient times. Precious eucalyptus oil is obtained by processing the leaves of the plant. Typically, eucalyptus oil is obtained by distillation. Eucalyptus oil is derived from plant species that are native to countries such as India, Algeria, Portugal, Mexico, Italy and Australia. The gum tree eucalyptus or Eucalyptus is a species of evergreen shrub or tree in the Myrtle family.

Eucalyptus is cultivated since the plant has unique natural characteristics that have found wide application in the pharmacological and also cosmetic industries. Eucalyptus leaves are enriched with essential oil, which in turn contains in its chemical composition a certain number of naturally important compounds for the human body.

The researchers claim that the substance cineol can be considered the main component of eucalyptus oil. This content is menthane oxide or monocyclic terpene. Cineol is used in pharmacological production for antiseptic, and in addition, extortionists. In addition, the chemical composition of eucalyptus oil contains tannins, as well as natural acids.

Scientists claim that the chemical composition of eucalyptus oil contains about 40 components. The composition, method of application, as well as the beneficial properties of eucalyptus oil will differ depending on the type of product. Currently, five main groups of eucalyptus oil are distinguished:



eucalyptus oil, the chemical composition of which contains a large amount of cineol;

eucalyptus oils preferably comprising a compound such as citronellal;

eucalyptus oil containing citral only;

mint eucalyptus oil;

camphor eucalyptus oil.



Eucalyptus oil stands out for its strong fresh aroma. As a rule, young shoots and leaves of the plant are used to obtain eucalyptus oil. The unique properties of eucalyptus oil allow the compound to positively affect the human body at the physical, mental, and in addition psycho-emotional level.

Eucalyptus oil is just wildly popular in aromatherapy. Eucalyptus oil is used as an anti-inflammatory as well as an antiseptic and antimicrobial compound. Eucalyptus oil is used in the treatment or prevention of colds, as well as respiratory tract infections.

Eucalyptus oil is part of medicines that help in the fight against influenza, as well as hepatitis, herpes, bronchitis and tuberculosis. Eucalyptus oil helps keep the central nervous system of the human body working.

In addition, experts recommend using eucalyptus oil when recovering from severe nervous system diseases, as well as stress or depression. In diabetes mellitus, eucalyptus oil helps maintain normal blood sugar levels.