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Botanical name: Eucalyptus globulus
Family Myrtaceae
Aromatherapy
Enhancer
Blends well with geranium, lavender, lemon, sandalwood, juniper, lemongrass, melissa, pine, thyme.
Therapeutic actions
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Analgesic: relieves or diminishes pain
Anti-catarrhal: reduces the production of mucus
Anti-infectious: prevent the spread of pathogens
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body
Antiseptic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically.
Anti-viral: destroy and inhibit the spread of viruses
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Insecticide: kills insects
Stimulant: stimulates the physiological functions of the body