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Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus radiata A. Cunn. ex DC.
Chemotype: 1,8-cineole chemotype
- PLANT PART
- leaves and twigs
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 70 / 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 Eucalyptus radiata in the consulted public sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- majorBecause of its 1,8-cineole content, eucalyptus radiata 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 uses the public 2025 Perfect Potion narrow-leaf peppermint eucalyptus batch profile as the quantitative basis and cross-checks it against published Eucalyptus radiata leaf-oil literature summarized in the Ghana GC-MS study. The reviewed sources describe Eucalyptus radiata as a gentler cineole-rich eucalyptus with materially higher alpha-terpineol and limonene than blue gum or blue mallee lots.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 68.79% | 62.8–68.79% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils; The Chemical Compositions and Antibacterial Activity of Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf Essential Oil Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (1,8-cineole 68.79%); ResearchGate lines 517-520 (62.8-65.9% in Ghana samples) |
| alpha-terpineol | 19.05% | 10.3–19.05% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils; The Chemical Compositions and Antibacterial Activity of Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf Essential Oil Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (alpha-terpineol 19.05%); ResearchGate lines 521-527 (10.3-11.1% in Ghana samples) |
| limonene | 7.44% | 7.44–10.9% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils; The Chemical Compositions and Antibacterial Activity of Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf Essential Oil Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (d-limonene 7.44%); ResearchGate lines 525-527 (9.3-10.9% in Ghana samples) |
| alpha-pinene | 3.16% | 3.16–3.16% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (alpha-pinene 3.16%) |
| alpha-phellandrene | 1.16% | 1.16–1.16% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (alpha-phellandrene 1.16%) |
| terpinen-4-ol | 1.815% | 1.815–1.815% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (terpin-4-ol 1.815%) |
| beta-pinene | 0.74% | 0.74–0.74% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (beta-pinene 0.74%) |
| sabinene | 0.61% | 0.61–0.61% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (sabinene 0.61%) |
| gamma-terpinene | 1% | 1–1% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGuide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils Perfect Potion Narrow-leaf Peppermint Eucalyptus section lines 337-339 (gamma-terpinene 1.00%) |
Profile source: Guide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils; The Chemical Compositions and Antibacterial Activity of Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf Essential Oil; Eucalyptus Narrow Leaf - Organic EO; Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights; Eucalyptus Radiata Oil · https://www.perfectpotion.com.au/blogs/blog/guide-to-eucalyptus-oils ; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348431885_The_Chemical_Compositions_and_Antibacterial_Activity_of_Eucalyptus_Radiata_Leaf_Essential_Oil ; https://www.edenbotanicals.com/eucalyptus-narrow-leaf-organic.html ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/eucalyptus-radiata-essential-oil.php ; https://www.nowfoods.com/products/essential-oils/eucalyptus-radiata-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 used in diffuser blends during seasonal congestion
- used in massage blends for muscle comfort
- traditionally associated with a soft, invigorating, mentally clarifying effect
- used in gentle-use blends as a milder alternative among cineole-rich eucalyptus oils
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 70 is an archive normalization of public 'mildly sweet, fresh' and 'slightly camphorous, sweet and fruity' language rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
- No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour data were verified in this pass.