Uses:
Use to relieve muscle tension, cramps, sports strains, sore tendons. Uplifting and reviving, this oil is helpful with fatigue. A summer oil used in bathing, perfumery and skin care. Mist to cleanse and deodorize the air, use in candles and soaps as a cleanser or an insect repellent.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water. Mix with water for use as hydrosol. r
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Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use. r
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NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Eucalyptus citriodora Hook. [well-covered, \r
(the flower bud has a cap) and lemon-scented]
Oil Characteristics:
The oil is a golden yellow color with a touch of pink. It is clear, like water, and non-viscous. The scent is strongly citrus with a sweet fruity subsidiary note and a floral back note. The odor is of medium intensity (6-7 on a scale of 1-10). Strong citrus taste.
Chemical Characteristics:
81.7% (70-85%) citronellal\r
4-5% citronellol\r
Also small amounts of pinene, limonene, iso-pulegol, citronellyl acetate and caryophyllene
Chemical Profile:
81.7% (70-85%) citronellal\r
4-5% citronellol\r
Also small amounts of pinene, limonene, iso-pulegol, citronellyl acetate and caryophyllene
Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity @ 15
Production Method:
Steam Distillation - Leaves
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.