Eucalyptus Smithii essential oil has a rich pungent aroma. Eucalyptus Smithii is widely regarded as an easy breather for its positive effects on the respiratory systems during colds, bronchitis, hay fever, sinusitis and asthma. It is also known to lift depression and clear cluttered thoughts. Eucalyptus Smithii is the mildest of all the Eucalyptus oils and is ideal for children and the elderly.
- Latin Name
- Eucalyptus Smithii
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Note
- Top
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Constituents
- Cineol, pinene, cymene, limonene, phellandrene, terpinene, aromadendrene among others.
- Origin
- South Africa
History
The leaves and oil are especially used for respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and croup, and the dried leaves are smoked like tobacco for asthma.
