Updated 17 January 2024
Botanical characteristics
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Sub-region: Tracheobionta
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Subclass: Rosidae
- Order: Myrtales
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Genus: Eucalyptus
- Part used: Leaves
- Country of origin: France (Corsica), Algeria
- Another name: Eucalyptus polybractea, Krypton
Precautions for use
Eucalyptus polybractea essential oil is reserved for children over the age of 6.
In fact, this essential oil can be irritating to the skin and respiratory tract, which explains why it is poorly tolerated by children.
For the same reason, it is not recommended for people with asthma or those taking medication.
Other precautions
Warning:
- Eucalyptus polybractea essential oil is not recommended for people with asthma.
- For people taking medication, seek medical advice before use.
Cutaneous use:
- For cutaneous application it is preferable to dilute Eucalyptus Polybractea 20% essential oil in vegetable oil (20% essential oil and 80% vegetable oil).
Diffusion:
- The use of this oil in diffusion is preferable in a blend, 20% Eucalyptus Polybractea and 80% in essential oils allowed in pure diffusion.
Note: It is best to test the essential oil before use (two drops on the crease of the elbow for at least 24 hours to check for a reaction).
Authorised users
How to use
Risks of use
Properties
- Expectorant, mucolytic
- Eupnea
- Antiviral
- Antiamoebic, antimalarial
- Prostatic decongestant
- Anti-infective
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
Indications
- Rheumatism
- Muscular cramps
- Arthritis
- Condylomata
- Dysplasia of the cervix
- Chlamydiosis
- Viral and congestive prostatitis
- Urethritis
- Cystitis
- Amoebiasis
- Dysentery
- Amebic cysts
- Intestinal parasitosis
- Respiratory tract infections (rhinopharyngitis, acute and chronic bronchitis)
- Malaria
Directions for use/usual dosage
- All indications: 2 to 3 drops applied topically or to the plexus diluted in 10% vegetable oil.
- Diffusion: combined with other respiratory EO. Do not prolong (ketones)