Eucalyptus cru

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

CAS	8000-48-4
EINECS / ELINCS	283-406-2
FEMA	2466
INCI NAME	Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

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ORGANOLEPTIC INFORMATION

Aspecto	Transparent liquid
Color	Pale yellow to orange
Olor	Characteristic , cineolic, fresh

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PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Densidad	0.9045 - 0.925
Refracción	1.457 - 1.475
Rotación	+2 / +8
Punto de inflamación	50º C

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (Active principles)

Componente	NORMA
a-PINENE	10 - 22
LIMONENE	1 - 8
1-8- CINEOL	50 - 65
p-CYMENE	1 - 5
AROMADENDRENE	0.5 - 5
Trans-PINOCARVEOL	0.5 - 5
GLOBULOL	0.3 - 1.5

DESCRIPTION

The Ecualyptus cru essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of eucalyptus globulus three.

The eucalyptus is native to Australia, although today we can find all subspecies of this adapted to many parts of the world. In Spain there is the largest area of ​​Eucaliptus in Europe.

The eucalyptus trees are perennial, straight bearing. They can measure more than 60 m in height. The young leaves of the eucalyptus are grayish, sessile and oval, which grow as they grow, taking on a bright bluish green color when they are adults. The fruit is a woody capsule that contains numerous seeds.

The long length of this tree, its rapid growth and the characteristics of its wood make this tree an important source of raw material for the paper and wood industry.

In addition, essential eucalyptus oil has numerous medicinal and therapeutic properties, being an effective natural disinfectant.

In natural and traditional medicine their infusions and the inactivation of their vapors against catarrhal processes are used.

In aromatherapy, it is used as a stimulant with a clearing effect and as an antiviral, expectorant and nasal.

It is also used in ointments, creams and cataplasms, as an anti-inflammatory, relief of muscle and bone diseases, in addition to being advised in the process of healing wounds and burns.