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Eucalyptus oil is distilled from the leaf of Eucalyptus, a genus of the plant family Myrtaceae native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. The leaves of selected Eucalyptus species are steam distilled to extract eucalyptus oil.
Eucalyptus oils in the trade are categorized into three broad types according to their composition and main end-use: medicinal, perfumery and industrial. The most prevalent is the standard cineole-based "oil of eucalyptus", a colorless mobile liquid (yellow with age) with a penetrating, camphoraceous, woody-sweet scent.
It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, and soothing properties and can be effectively used against upper respiratory tract infections.
Uses
As a flavoring and fragrance agent in the food industry
For manufacturing of various pharmaceutical products
For various cosmetic purposes
Can be used in dentistry
As an insect repellent and biopesticide