Among the essential oils based on eucalyptus, that of Eucalyptus Citrate stands out for its remarkable anti-inflammatory properties, which make it particularly suitable for joint or muscle pain. It also has a pleasant lemon scent that relaxes and keeps mosquitoes away!
Scientific name:Eucalyptus citriodora Hook
Part of the painta:leaves
Extraction Method:Steam distillation
Origin: Kenya
Eucalyptus Citrate essential oil is obtained from a tall tree of the eucalyptus genus with smooth bark and lemon scent native to Northern Australia. Eucalyptus Lemon has numerous topical benefits, offering optimal support for the skin. Eucalyptus Citrate is also renowned for its refreshing aroma which favors an invigorating environment. Keep this oil on hand when you need a boost of positivity.
Benefits
Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic: Citronellal regulates the body's immune response in case of inflammation and calms the sensations of heat and redness that may result.
Antifungal: this essential oil is effective against fungal infections.
Antispasmodic: citronellal helps fight against digestive or respiratory spasms: calms involuntary muscle contractions and inhibits prostaglandin E2, a substance responsible for uterus contractions.
Analgesic(cutaneous): with more than 65% citronellal, this oil allows to soothe irritated skin (itching, eczema, etc).
Calming, sedative, hypotensive: citronellal is a reducing molecule that has calming properties capable of acting on some neurotransmitters (molecules that allow the transfer of information between nerve cells). Citronellol, on the other hand, is able to expand the walls of blood vessels, thus reducing blood pressure.
Antibacterial: Eucalyptus Citrate essential oil is effective in fighting Stapylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi. It is also a good air sanitizer.
How to use
Aromatic: Add three or four drops to a diffuser.
It's great,widespreadin the environment, to help clear the respiratory tract, as a germicide and to keep insects away
Topical: Apply one or two drops to the desired area.Dilute with a carrier oil to reduce skin sensitivity.
Present in Australia it has always been used by the Aborigines ashealing.
WARNINGS It can create problems of skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. Before use, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding or during drug treatment or if you are pregnant.