Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil
Eucalyptus radiata
Description
Eucalyptus radiata Essential Oil tends to be my preferred choice of the eucalyptus oils because it shares most of the same properties as Eucalyptus globulus Essential Oil, but I prefer that it has less 1,8 Cineole than Eucalyptus globulus, and I find that Eucalyptus radiata has a softer, more pleasant aroma. Aromatically, it certainly smells similar to Eucalyptus globulus, however, Eucalyptus radiata Essential Oil is a bit sweeter and fruitier in aroma. It is the 1,8 Cineole that is heavily responsible for giving Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil its characteristic eucalyptus aroma and its key therapeutic properties.
Since originally publishing this profile, however, the IUCN Redlist has classified Eucalyptus radiata as being near threatened. Therefore, it's especially important to purchase it from suppliers that ensure its mindful and sustainable sourcing. See the Sustainability and Conservation Status section below for more information.
Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil Benefits and Uses
- Respiratory Tract Infection
- Bronchitis
- Catarrh
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- Colds
- Influenza
- Fever
- Asthma
- Rheumatism
- Muscular Aches And Pains
- Neuralgia
- Abdominal Cramps
- Menstrual Cramps
- Headaches
- Mental Exhaustion
- Fatigue
- Insect Stings And Bites
- General Simulant and Tonic
Source: Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 587.
Botanical Name
Plant Family
Common Method of Extraction
Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used
Color
Clear
Consistency
Thin
Perfumery Note
Top - Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma
Medium
Aromatic Description
Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil smells slightly camphorous, sweet and fruity.
Sustainability and Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Source: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/133374163/133374165
To learn more about the conservation status of essential oil bearing plants and how to use the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, please refer to AromaWeb's Guide to Essential Oils and Sustainability.
Major Constituents
- 1,8-Cineole
- a-Terpineol
- (Z)-Piperitol
- (+)-Limonene
- Piperitone
- Geraniol
- a-Pinene
See Essential Oil Safety for a more complete list of typical constituents.
Source: C.M. Bignell, P.J. Dunlop, J.J. Brophy. Volatile Leaf Oils of Some South-Western and Southern Australian Species of the Genus Eucalyptus (series 1) Part XIX. (Flavour & Fragrance Journal 13, 1998), 131-139. Source cited in Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 273.
Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil Safety Information
Tisserand and Young indicate that due to its 1,8 cineole content, Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil may cause CNS and breathing problems in young children. They caution against using Eucalyptus Radiata Oil on or near the face of children under 10. Their dermal maximum recommendation is 20%. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 273.] Eucalyptus Oil is very toxic when taken orally (no essential oil should be taken internally without the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner). [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 141.]
General Safety Information
Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. For general dilution information, read AromaWeb's Guide to Diluting Essential Oils. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Before using this or any essential oil, carefully read AromaWeb's Essential Oil Safety Information page. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.
Shelf Life
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