Peppermint Eucalyptus South Africa

Eucalyptus dives

Chemotype: piperitone / alpha-phellandrene type

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PLANT PART: leaves and twigs
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: top

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Aroma & character

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Aroma intensity: 80 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: top

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 3.4%
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 phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified for steam-distilled Eucalyptus dives oil in the reviewed public sources.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateReviewed public product guidance says to dilute before topical use and avoid use around very young children without expert guidance.

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Inside the oil

17 constituents

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About this composition

This South Africa `-s` record is anchored to a directly readable 2020 Eucalyptus dives COA. The reviewed public references identify peppermint eucalyptus as Eucalyptus dives and describe the South African commercial material as the classic piperitone-rich chemotype with alpha-phellandrene, p-cymene, and terpinen-4-ol support rather than a cineole-dominant eucalyptus profile.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
piperitone	40.92%	40.92–40.92%	monoterpene ketone	View source Certificate of Analysis Eucalyptus Dives Oil lot EUD1119EO502 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20EUCALYPTUS%20Dives%20EUD1119EO502.pdf (Piperitone 40.92%)
alpha-phellandrene	25.55%	25.55–25.55%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Eucalyptus Dives Oil lot EUD1119EO502 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20EUCALYPTUS%20Dives%20EUD1119EO502.pdf (alpha-Phellandrene 25.55%)
p-cymene	5.83%	5.83–5.83%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Eucalyptus Dives Oil lot EUD1119EO502 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20EUCALYPTUS%20Dives%20EUD1119EO502.pdf (para-Cymene 5.83%)
terpinen-4-ol	4.73%	4.73–4.73%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Certificate of Analysis Eucalyptus Dives Oil lot EUD1119EO502 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20EUCALYPTUS%20Dives%20EUD1119EO502.pdf (Terpinen-4-ol 4.73%)
alpha-thujene	3.42%	3.42–3.42%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Eucalyptus Dives Oil lot EUD1119EO502 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20EUCALYPTUS%20Dives%20EUD1119EO502.pdf (alpha-Thujene 3.42%)
alpha-Pinene	1.1%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
alpha-Terpinene	2.2%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
Terpinolene	2%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
beta-Phellandrene	1.7%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
gamma-Terpinene	0.8%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
Limonene	0.3%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
1,8-Cineole	0.5%	—	monoterpene oxide	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
(E)-beta-Ocimene	0.4%	—	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
Linalool	0.4%	—	monoterpene alcohol	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
alpha-Terpineol	0.7%	—	monoterpene alcohol	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
alpha-Terpinyl acetate	0.5%	—	monoterpene ester	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced
cis-Piperitol	0.2%	—	monoterpene alcohol	View source CSIRO ATSC Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) profile: 'Type' (piperitone variant) oil composition per GR Davis P/L data sheet (GRD 2017); mainly SA-produced

Profile source: Certificate of Analysis Eucalyptus Dives Oil lot EUD1119EO502; USDA Organic Eucalyptus Dives Essential Oil; Guide to Australian Eucalyptus Oils · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20EUCALYPTUS%20Dives%20EUD1119EO502.pdf ; https://www.aromatics.com/products/eucalyptus-dives-essential-oil ; https://www.perfectpotion.com.au/blogs/blog/guide-to-eucalyptus-oils

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 respiratory comfort and clearing, camphoraceous aroma
reported to support mental alertness when diffused
traditionally associated with easing occasional head and sinus discomfort in inhalation use
used in blends intended to promote a cooling, invigorating sensation
shares the general reputation of piperitone-rich Eucalyptus dives oils for strong minty-camphor character

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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

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Odor intensity 80 is an archive normalization of qualitative source language such as 'fresh, minty, penetrating' and 'very strong scent' rather than a source-published native 0-100 value.
No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values were verified in this pass.