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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Eucalyptus

eucalyptus globulus

General Description
This oil has a scent that is familiar to most people. It has been used traditionally as a scenter for the linen closet. The leaves of the eucalyptus are put in a small cloth bag and inserted into the closet. More recently, it is known to be a very effective insect repellent.

How It's Made
The leaves and the twigs are used together in the process of steam distillation to extract the essential oil.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Immune System
Battles Common Cold and Influenza
Helps with Chicken Pox

Respiratory
Helps with Laryngitis
Remedy for Asthma
Helps with Sore Throats

Skin
Acts as Insect Repellent
Helps with Cuts
Helps with Wounds
Helps with Athlete's Foot
Helps with Dandruff
Helps with Herpes


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