AROMA 303 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Eucalyptus globulus - Answers -Common Name: Eucalyptus
Parts Used: fresh leaves
Family: Myrtaceae
Color:colorless or pale-yellow
Aroma: characteristic, aromatic, somewhat camphoraceous aroma
Therapeutic Uses: Absorption enhancer, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial,
antidandruff, antifungal, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral,
decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide,
pediculicide, stimulant, vermifuge, and vulnerary After absorption, part of the essential
oil is excreted via the lungs.
Medicinal Uses: Abscesses, alertness (to improve), arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid),
asthma, blisters, boils, breath (stale), bronchitis, bruises, burns, Candida, catarrh,
chicken pox, chills, circulation (slow), concentration (lack of), cough, cystitis, dandruff,
diabetes, diarrhea, fever, headache, herpes, hypoglycemia, influenza, insect bites,
laryngitis, leucorrhea, lung infections, lymphatic glands (swollen), measles, memory
(improve recall), migraine, mucus (excessive but thin), muscle stiffness, neuralgia,
parasites (intestinal), pneumonia, respiratory infection, rheumatism, shingles, sinus
congestion, sinus infection, sinusitis, skin infection, sprains, stings, throat infection,
throat (sore), tuberculosis, ulcers (skin), urinary tract infection, vaginitis, and viral
infection
Organ Systems: Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, Urinary, Digestive,
Nervous
Active Constituents: 1,8 cineole
Dosage: Add 1 to 3 drops into a bath three times daily
Toxicity Rating:I
Cautions & Contraindications:Eucalyptus E. globulus should not be applied to the face
or nose, or used internally for babies or young children. Eucalyptus smithii is thought to
be milder and more suitable. It is important not to exceed the stated dose, as E.
globulus oil can cause symptoms of poisoning in ex
Syzygium aromaticum - Answers -Common Name: Clove
, Parts Used: buds
Family: Myrtaceae
Color: pale yellow
Aroma: strong characteristic odor fresh and fruity top note
Therapeutic Uses: Analgesic, anti-aging, antiarthritic, antibacterial, anticarcinogenic,
anti-clotting, anticonvulsant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiobesity,
antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aromatic, bactericidal, carminative,
insecticide, irritant, rubefacient, spermicidal, stimulant, and stomachic
Medicinal Uses: Clove oil is effective against the tuberculosis bacillus. Asthma, breath
(stale), Candida, colic, diarrhea, flatulence, gout, herpes, indigestion, joints (aching),
macular degeneration, measles, mosquitoes, moths, parasites (intestinal), scabies,
spasms, teething, tennis elbow, toothache, tuberculosis, ulcers, and wounds
Organ Systems: Musculoskeletal, immune, immune, digestive, respiratory
Active Constituents: Eugenol
Dosage: Add 1 drop into a bath. Use three times daily unless stated otherwise.
Toxicity Rating: III
Cautions & Contraindications: Clove's toxic rating is III, and a skin patch test is required.
Its toxic constituent is eugenol. Clove may cause irritation in some people, both
internally and externally. If there is a reaction, reduce the dosage by half. All oils
containing phenols can cause liver toxicity if the stated dose is exceeded or if it is
administered longer than the recommended time. Do not use if there is liver disease.
Use with caution in pregnancy (externally, only after first trimester). Avoid with
homeopathics.
Melaleuca leucadendron (L.) var. cajuputi - Answers -Common Name: Cajuput
Parts Used: fresh leaves and twigs
Family: Myrtaceae
Color: pale yellow-green to colorless
Aroma: camphoraceous, medicinal odor
Eucalyptus globulus - Answers -Common Name: Eucalyptus
Parts Used: fresh leaves
Family: Myrtaceae
Color:colorless or pale-yellow
Aroma: characteristic, aromatic, somewhat camphoraceous aroma
Therapeutic Uses: Absorption enhancer, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial,
antidandruff, antifungal, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral,
decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide,
pediculicide, stimulant, vermifuge, and vulnerary After absorption, part of the essential
oil is excreted via the lungs.
Medicinal Uses: Abscesses, alertness (to improve), arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid),
asthma, blisters, boils, breath (stale), bronchitis, bruises, burns, Candida, catarrh,
chicken pox, chills, circulation (slow), concentration (lack of), cough, cystitis, dandruff,
diabetes, diarrhea, fever, headache, herpes, hypoglycemia, influenza, insect bites,
laryngitis, leucorrhea, lung infections, lymphatic glands (swollen), measles, memory
(improve recall), migraine, mucus (excessive but thin), muscle stiffness, neuralgia,
parasites (intestinal), pneumonia, respiratory infection, rheumatism, shingles, sinus
congestion, sinus infection, sinusitis, skin infection, sprains, stings, throat infection,
throat (sore), tuberculosis, ulcers (skin), urinary tract infection, vaginitis, and viral
infection
Organ Systems: Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, Urinary, Digestive,
Nervous
Active Constituents: 1,8 cineole
Dosage: Add 1 to 3 drops into a bath three times daily
Toxicity Rating:I
Cautions & Contraindications:Eucalyptus E. globulus should not be applied to the face
or nose, or used internally for babies or young children. Eucalyptus smithii is thought to
be milder and more suitable. It is important not to exceed the stated dose, as E.
globulus oil can cause symptoms of poisoning in ex
Syzygium aromaticum - Answers -Common Name: Clove
, Parts Used: buds
Family: Myrtaceae
Color: pale yellow
Aroma: strong characteristic odor fresh and fruity top note
Therapeutic Uses: Analgesic, anti-aging, antiarthritic, antibacterial, anticarcinogenic,
anti-clotting, anticonvulsant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiobesity,
antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aromatic, bactericidal, carminative,
insecticide, irritant, rubefacient, spermicidal, stimulant, and stomachic
Medicinal Uses: Clove oil is effective against the tuberculosis bacillus. Asthma, breath
(stale), Candida, colic, diarrhea, flatulence, gout, herpes, indigestion, joints (aching),
macular degeneration, measles, mosquitoes, moths, parasites (intestinal), scabies,
spasms, teething, tennis elbow, toothache, tuberculosis, ulcers, and wounds
Organ Systems: Musculoskeletal, immune, immune, digestive, respiratory
Active Constituents: Eugenol
Dosage: Add 1 drop into a bath. Use three times daily unless stated otherwise.
Toxicity Rating: III
Cautions & Contraindications: Clove's toxic rating is III, and a skin patch test is required.
Its toxic constituent is eugenol. Clove may cause irritation in some people, both
internally and externally. If there is a reaction, reduce the dosage by half. All oils
containing phenols can cause liver toxicity if the stated dose is exceeded or if it is
administered longer than the recommended time. Do not use if there is liver disease.
Use with caution in pregnancy (externally, only after first trimester). Avoid with
homeopathics.
Melaleuca leucadendron (L.) var. cajuputi - Answers -Common Name: Cajuput
Parts Used: fresh leaves and twigs
Family: Myrtaceae
Color: pale yellow-green to colorless
Aroma: camphoraceous, medicinal odor
