Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus globules

You will find a mini profile on Eucalyptus on the main website.

On a subtle level Eucalyptus is considered to be clearing and cleansing. It can be used to clear negativity and dissolve energy blocks. It can also be used to balance emotions. Spritzing or diffusing it in a room can help to clear the room. Eucalyptus has been know to inspire and promote confidence. Eucalyptus can also help to release deep grief that is held in the emotional, mental, etheric and physical bodies.

Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, however, when taken internally this oil is toxic

Did you know?

In 1997, E R Tovey and LG McDonald published an article in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on A simple washing procedure with eucalyptus oil for controlling house dust mites and their allergens in clothing and bedding.
Live Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (house dust mites) were used in two different experiments. Firstly, they were immersed in 0.05-0.4% eucalyptus oil in liquid detergent for periods up to 60 minutes, washed and then left to recover. Secondly, the effect of 100 ml of eucalyptus oil dispersed in 15 ml of detergent against mites in woolen blankets was investigated. The solution was added to 50 L of warm water (300C) in a washing machine and the blankets left to pre-soak for 30 or 60 minutes before the washing cycle. In the first experiment, immersion in 0.2% and 0.4% eucalyptus oil killed 80% of mites. The second experiment showed that post-washing mite survival on eucalyptus-treated blankets was 0.6% as compared to 97.6% on the untreated controls. The low concentration (0.2%) of eucalyptus oil required to achieve the acaricidal effect was practical for normal household purposes and alleviated the need for hot washes (>550C). The botanical source of the essential oil was not stated.
Essential Oil Research Database - Bob Harris

Certainly something to consider if one is suffering from these sorts of allergies.

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