Eucalyptus radiata

Plant description

Obtained for steam distillation from the leaves mature and from the twigs of the Eucalyptus radiata Sieber ex DC. (eucalyptus to leaves strette), evergreen tree of the Myrtaceae native of the regions montuous of the Victoria (Australia sudoriental), where grows among the 600 and the 1.400 m. AND considered the most versatile and balanced of the eucalipti for use aromaterapic. The phytochemical profile is dominated by 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol, 60-75%) and α-terpineol (10-15%), with a composition more ricca in terpeni ossigenati compared to the AND. globulus — the which the makes less irritating, more tollerato from the sensory skin and suitable to the children (with caution above the 3 years). In aromatherapy and the remedy of choice for the conditions virali of the respiratory tract (flu, cold, bronchitis virali), for the profilassi antiinfettive and as antiviral sistemic. The confronto with the medications antiviral convenzional (Tamiflu) and state oggetto of ricerca. Antifungino, antibacterial and immune-stimulating with broad-spectrum activity. Top note fresh, balsamic and clean.

Origin

Australia

Part used

Leaves and branches

Extraction method

Steam distillation

Main uses

Grazie to the its action balsamic and mucolitic, the essential oil of eucalyptus radiata si usa prevalentely for curare the states of affetion of the respiratory tract, as infections and insufficienze respiratory, rinopatie, sinusitiss and tonsillite.
Poiché is a oil more gentle and less toxic compared to quello extracted dto the eucalyptus globulous, si can use for periods of tempo prolungati and si impiega also in children (from the 6 years in on).
L'essential oil is effective in the migliorare the concentration and for contrastarela fatigue.
For the sue efficaci antiseptic properties si impiega also in the care of the cystitis.

Recipes & blends

Anti-influenza-related via respiratory

4 drops Eucalyptus radiata + 3 drops Ravintsara + 2 drops Lemon in the diffuser. Action antiviral of first linea in the conditions influenzal and from raffreddamento.

Balm antiviral chest

3 drops Eucalyptus radiata + 3 drops Ravintsara + 2 drops Thyme white in 20 ml of almond oil. Massage onto chest and back three times to day to the prime manifestations virali.

Profilassi winter quotidiana

3 drops Eucalyptus radiata + 2 drops Scots Pine + 2 drops Lemon in the diffuser. Blend preventive from use in the months freddi for sostenere the immune system.

Decongestionante nasal

3 drops Eucalyptus radiata + 2 drops Mint peppermint + 2 drops Cajeput in bowl of hot water. Inhale to testa coperta for 10 min for decongestionare the vie nasal.

Purificante air rooms chiusi

4 drops Eucalyptus radiata + 3 drops Tea tree + 2 drops Lemon in the diffuser. Decontamina the air of uffici, aule and rooms frequentati from molte persone.

Harmonization

Blends well with:

Lavanda Bergamotto Sandalo Rosmarino Limone Lime Coriandolo Menta Piperita

Contraindications

L'essential oil of eucalyptus radiata not va mai used during pregnancy and during the breastfeeding. Not somministrare to the children under the 6 years.