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Eucalyptus Globulus
Eucalyptus globulus Labill.
Chemotype: 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) chemotype
- PLANT PART
- fresh leaves or fresh terminal branchlets
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation and rectification
- AROMA NOTE
- top
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 80 / 100
- Note layer
- top
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 20%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-based phototoxic restriction was identified for cineole-rich eucalyptus globulus oil in the consulted public sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- majorBecause of its cineole content, eucalyptus globulus should not be used on or near the face of children under 10 years of age.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This profile combines the European Pharmacopoeia identity envelope cited by the EMA monograph with a public 2025 GC/MS report for a Eucalyptus globulus lot. The resulting profile is a cineole-rich eucalyptus oil with alpha-pinene, limonene, p-cymene, alpha-phellandrene and beta-pinene as the main supporting constituents.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 79.1% | 70–79.1% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceAssessment report on Eucalyptus globulus Labill.; Eucalyptus polybractea R.T. Baker; Eucalyptus smithii R.T. Baker, aetheroleum; Shay and Company Eucalyptus Essential Oil GC/MS Report lot 13134 EMA PDF p.4 lines 132-140 (1,8-cineole minimum 70.0%); Shay PDF p.2 lines 49-50 (1,8-cineole 79.1%) |
| alpha-pinene | 5.73% | 0.05–10% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceAssessment report on Eucalyptus globulus Labill.; Eucalyptus polybractea R.T. Baker; Eucalyptus smithii R.T. Baker, aetheroleum; Shay and Company Eucalyptus Essential Oil GC/MS Report lot 13134 EMA PDF p.4 lines 135-136 (alpha-pinene 0.05 to 10.0%); Shay PDF p.2 line 36 (alpha-pinene 5.73%) |
| limonene | 7.43% | 0.05–15% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceAssessment report on Eucalyptus globulus Labill.; Eucalyptus polybractea R.T. Baker; Eucalyptus smithii R.T. Baker, aetheroleum; Shay and Company Eucalyptus Essential Oil GC/MS Report lot 13134 EMA PDF p.4 lines 139-140 (limonene 0.05 to 15.0%); Shay PDF p.2 line 49 (limonene 7.43%) |
| alpha-phellandrene | 0.92% | 0.05–1.5% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceAssessment report on Eucalyptus globulus Labill.; Eucalyptus polybractea R.T. Baker; Eucalyptus smithii R.T. Baker, aetheroleum; Shay and Company Eucalyptus Essential Oil GC/MS Report lot 13134 EMA PDF p.4 lines 137-139 (alpha-phellandrene 0.05 to 1.5%); Shay PDF p.2 line 46 (alpha-phellandrene 0.92%) |
| p-cymene | 4.15% | 4.15–4.15% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceShay and Company Eucalyptus Essential Oil GC/MS Report lot 13134 Shay PDF p.2 line 48 (para-cymene 4.15%) |
| beta-pinene | 0.53% | 0.05–1.5% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceAssessment report on Eucalyptus globulus Labill.; Eucalyptus polybractea R.T. Baker; Eucalyptus smithii R.T. Baker, aetheroleum; Shay and Company Eucalyptus Essential Oil GC/MS Report lot 13134 EMA PDF p.4 lines 136-137 (beta-pinene 0.05 to 1.5%); Shay PDF p.2 line 41 (beta-pinene 0.53%) |
Profile source: Assessment report on Eucalyptus globulus Labill.; Eucalyptus polybractea R.T. Baker; Eucalyptus smithii R.T. Baker, aetheroleum; Shay and Company Eucalyptus Essential Oil GC/MS Report lot 13134; Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights; Eucalyptus Globulus Oil · https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-eucalyptus-globulus-labill-eucalyptus-polybractea-rt-baker-eucalyptus-smithii-rt-baker-aetheroleum-revision-1_en.pdf ; https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Eucalyptus-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13134.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/eucalyptus-globulus-essential-oil.php ; https://www.nowfoods.com/products/essential-oils/eucalyptus-globulus-oil
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for supporting easy, clear breathing
- reported to be inhaled or diffused during seasonal congestion for a decongestant sensation
- used in massage blends for muscle comfort after activity
- traditionally associated with a cooling, invigorating, mentally clarifying effect
- used in vapor rub-style topical blends for chest comfort
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- Odor intensity 80 is an archive normalization of public 'strong aromatic' and 'strong' initial-aroma language rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
- No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour data were verified in this pass.