The leaves of the eucalyptus tree provide eucalyptus oil. More than 700 species of eucalyptus tree have been discovered in the world. Among these, around 500 species are known to produce eucalyptus oil. The large number of amazing nutritional and health benefits of the eucalyptus oil makes it a great essential oil for medicinal purposes. Few commonly available types of eucalyptus oil are eucalyptus polybractea (contains around 80% to 88% of cineole), eucalyptus globulus (most popular among chemists and botanists, and contains around 60% to 70% to cineole), eucalyptus radiate (refreshing aroma, and provides 65% to 70% of cineole), and eucalyptus citriodora (rich in citronellal, and mainly used for industrial purposes and perfume making).
As the oil is anti-inflammatory and removes various kinds of harmful microbes from the body, it can provide relief in health conditions like cold and cough, asthma, sinus pain, inflammation, bronchitis, throat infection, etc. Just dilute the eucalyptus oil in hot water or tea and drink the water/tea at night for best results. The anti-septic properties of the eucalyptus oil make it very useful for treatment of wounds, burns, and allergies. Further, because of its anti-septic properties, the oil also acts as a mosquito and insects repellent. Eucalyptus oil is also good for the hair.
It is a natural remedy to get rid of lice, dandruff, and dry scalp. The oil has high anti-microbial properties, which makes it a great essential oil for home care. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil into your normal hand-wash, soap, detergent, toilet cleaner, floor cleaner, as well as windows cleaner. Aryan International is the biggest producer and seller of organic eucalyptus oil in India. We produce top quality of organic eucalyptus oil. If you are interested, feel free to contact us anytime for quotations.