EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA
Botanical name: Eucalyptus citriodora (synonymous with Corymbia citriodora)

Also Known As (AKA):  Spotted Gum, Lemon-scented Gum

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Eucalyptus is calming, cooling and invigorating. It helps dispel hypersensitivity.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Eucalyptus is analgesic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, antiseptic, anti-hypertensive, and antiviral. It is good for herpes, burns, and infections. Eucalyptus is an immunity stimulant that benefits the respiratory tract and helps with flu, throat infections, coughs, sinusitis, bronchitis and asthma. It is a very good decongestant and expectorant and is a sedative. Eucalyptus is also helpful with diabetes, cystitis, cold sores, and chicken pox. It is a disinfectant and is highly recommended as an insect repellant.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Eucalyptus is used in purification ceremonies.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin or bath. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Cooling

Color Energy:  Light Blue - Drying

Fragrance:  Camphoraceous, strong with lemon scent, fresh, herbaceous

Note:  Top-Middle Note

Color of Oil:  Pale yellow

Major Chemical Constituents:  citronellal, citronellol, isopulegol

Common Adulterants:  Rarely adulterated

Blends well with:  Benzoin, Cedarwood, Coriander, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Melissa, Peppermint, Pine, Ravensara, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme

Botany:  A tall tree that grows to 150 feet with pear shaped buds on its leaves that are native to Australia.

History:  Eucalyptus citriodora even though listed, as a Eucalyptus is actually a genus Corymbia. This tree is widely known for its lemon-scented oil.