- INCI Name:Eucalyptus Smithii Leaf Oil
- Functions:Deodorant, Detergent
- Chemical Family:Essential Oils
- Fragrance:Eucalyptus
- Ingredient Origin:Non-Animal Origin, Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Labeling Claims:Plant-Based, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Not Tested on Animals, Organic, Natural, Naturally Derived, Nanomaterials-free, PEG-free, TSE-free, CMR Substances-free, BSE-free, Non-Toxic, Cruelty-Free, Non-GMO, Phthalates-free
Conventional or organic available Eucalyptus smithii, or gully gum, is a native tree of northern Victoria and southern New South Wales, Australia. It naturally occurs on the lower slopes, gullies, and swamps, where soil does not dry out. The species is widely grown in southern Africa, and its leaves are used for the production of distilled eucalyptus oil. The essential oil is steam-distilled from the twigs and leaves and has a woody, camphorous, yet fresh aroma. Eucalyptus Smithii is the mildest Eucalyptus oil and is the preferred choice for use with children or the elderly or when prolonged use is required. Australian aboriginals use oil-containing eucalyptus leaf infusions as a traditional medication for body pains, fever, sinus congestions, and colds. As early as the 1880s, surgeons were already using eucalyptus oil as an antiseptic during operations. Toward the end of the century, the oil was used in most hospitals in England to clean urinary catheters. In 1948, the United States also officially registered eucalyptus oil as an insecticide and miticide (one that kills mites and ticks). Image source: By Geekstreet - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69117143 Find out more about our 8 other species of Eucalyptus in the video below and discover the different uses of their essential oils in our Essence of Eucalyptus blog post.
