A mentally energising, gentle peppermint aroma, breathe easier.
Eucalyptus Peppermint Gum Essential Oil
$9.00 – $27.23
Description
Eucalyptus Peppermint Gum Essential Oil
Botanical name: Eucalyptus dives
Ingredients: 100% v/v pure essential oil of Eucalyptus Peppermint Gum.
Aroma
A peppermint, spicy, fresh, invigorating, Eucalyptus aroma.
Benefits
It is good for tired muscles, it can assist in freshen a room and breathing in fresh air, it can energise when mentally fatigued, it can remove bad room smells.
Uses
Use in an oil burner, air purifier, air freshener, potpourri, massage oil, bath, add to laundry washing or floor washing water.
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Directions and More Uses
Aromatherapy Oil
2 to 4 drops in an oil burner or vaporiser, 2-5 drops into a bath.
Blend Eucalyptus Peppermint Gum Essential Oil with
Other Eucalyptus, Fragonia, Lemon Myrtle, Kunzea, Lemon Tea Tree, Rosalina, Sandalwood or Tea Tree.
Massage Eucalyptus Peppermint Gum
10 to 25 drops per 100ml of carrier oil.
Main Actives
pipertone, alpha-phellandrane, beta-phellndrane, para-cymene, terpineol -4-ol, alpha-terpinene, alpha-pinene, traces of 1,8 cineole (traces), limonene.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Non-toxic, non-sensitising and non-irritating.
Store below 30 degrees and away from sunlight.
Other Common Names
Broad leaved Peppermint Gum.
Natural Occurrence in Australia
Peppermint Gum was initially found around the Blue Mountains and then west through the Great Dividing Range and south along the range into Victoria, as far as Ballarat. In its optimal situation this Eucalyptus can reach up to 20 metres in height.
Oil Characteristics of Eucalyptus Peppermint Gum Oil
Clear to light yellow or amber in colour; watery consistency.
Extraction and Farming Method
The essential oil is sourced entirely from plantations. The leaves and branchlets are harvested and steam distilled.
History
Traditional Usage
This eucalyptus was believed to be used by indigenous people for treating coughs, colds, flu, tired muscles.
Early European Usage
The Sydney Peppermint Gum tree (Eucalyptus piperita) was first used 1788 by the settlers, and this variety of eucalyptus was sent back to England in 1790.
The Peppermint Gum (Eucalyptus dives) tree has been harvested and distilled for over 100 years. Early settlers took advantage of the tree leaves for colds, coughs, flu. The oil was a significant source of menthol and thymol.
Present Day usage
Peppermint Gum is grown in Australia and other countries as well. In Australia, Peppermint Gum is grown and harvested in its natural habitat. The essential oil is primarily used in aromatherapy.
Typical Major Chemical Constituents of Eucalyptus Peppermint Gum Essential Oil
piperitone 39-55%
1,8 cineole trace
alpha-phellandrane 15-25%
beta-phellandrane 1-4%
globulol 2-6%
terpineol-4-ol 3-5%
para-cymene 0.1-10%
alpha-pinene 0.1-2%
delta-terpinene 0.5-3.5%
limonene trace
Relative Density: @ 20 C: 0.890-0.935
Refractive Index @ 20 C: 1.459-1.490
Optical Rotation @ 20 C: +2 – +9 DG
Additional information
Weight | .06 kg |
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Dimensions | 2.5 × 2.5 × 7 cm |
Size | 12ml, 25ml, 100ml, 1kg |
Very different from the usual Eucalyptus I have. Subtle but more minty. I’ll try to use it as a massage oil for chest & muscle pain.
Thanks Gerzon, it is also good for breathing
Love the minty tones to this oil
So pure. Fantastic customer service.