Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Aromatherapy with Eucalyptus citriodora essential oi

Commonly known as lemon-scented eucalyptus. The oil has a strong fresh citronella-like odor with a sweet balsamic undertone. Very effective insect repellent due to a higher citronellal content than citronella.



Cooling, refreshing, energizing. Its fresh aroma is great to deodorize and to keep insects at bay.

Suggested Use:Use in a diffuser to freshen your environment. Add 2-3 drops to a bowl of hot water to inhale the fragrant steam, or use it in the sauna/steam bath.

Traditional folk medicine has used its cooling effect to ease feverish conditions. There is another historic reason why Eucalyptus is also commonly called "Fever tree": When the British colonists came to Australia, they found that planting Eucalyptus groves helped to keep insects and thereby contagious diseases at bay. Being highly water-hungry plants, the Eucalyptus trees also aided in drying out waterlogged, marshy soils, turning them into arable land, and reducing the breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

This is one of the lesser expensive essential oils, you should expect to pay less than $10.00 for an ounce of this essential oil.  Blended with a Carrier Oil, this is a eco friendly bug repellant that you can apply to your skin.

Have a Great Day,

Roberta(Robie) Waterworth
Aesthetic Candles
Candle Maker

No comments:

Post a Comment