Eucalyptus smithii
Eucalyptus smithii
Eucalyptus smithii
Family
Myrtaceae
Note
Top
Part used
Leaves and twigs
Extraction
Steam distillation
Plant description

Extracted by steam distillation from the leaves mature of Eucalyptus smithii R.T.Baker (eucalyptus of Smith, gully gum), large tree of the Myrtaceae endemic of the altopiani umidi of the New South Wales and of the Victoria in Australia, where grows in the gole wet and lungo the corsi of water in formations forestal dense. Prende the name from the botanic australiano Richard Daniel Baker. The phytochemical profile is dominated by 1,8-cineole (70-85%) — among the concentrations more alte in qualsiasi species of Eucalyptus — with α-pinene, limonene and terpinen-4-olo. L'altissimo tenore of 1,8-cineole makes the AND. smithii the more effective expectorant and antiseptic respiratory among the eucalipti, with a dolcezza and a tollerability slightly upper to the AND. globulus for the sensory skin. In aromatherapy is considered the 'children-friendly' among the eucalipti (above the 3 years), recommended for raffreddori, bronchitis, sinusitis and otiti. Properties immune-stimulating and antiviral ben documented in letteratura. Top note strongly fresh, eucaliptoide and balsamic.

Origin

Australia (New South Wales, Victoria).

Part used

Leaves and twigs

Extraction method

Steam distillation

Main uses
  • Respiratory: expectorant, decongestant nasal in case of colds and sinusitiss.
  • Pediatrico: the version more suitable to the children among the melaleucee (use with attention under the 6 years).
  • Antivirale: antiviral activity and immune-stimulating documented.
  • Diffuser: purifies the air and libera the respiratory tract.
Recipes & blends
Respiro children

3 drops of Eucalyptus smithii + 2 drops of Lavender + 1 drop of Ravintsara in the diffuser. The varieta more gentle of eucalyptus, safe for promote the respiration of the children above the 6 years in case of cold.

Notte respiratory

3 drops of Eucalyptus smithii + 2 drops of Ravintsara + 2 drops of Fir balsamic in the diffuser the notte. Libera the respiratory tract for a riposo more sereno in case of congestion nasal.

Contraindications
Do not use in children under the 2 years (pericolo broncospasmo). Do not apply near to the face of the neonati. In pregnancy with caution. Less irritating of AND. globulus but from use diluted.