REVIVE’s Eucalyptus Oils: What’s the Difference?

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REVIVE’s Eucalyptus Oils: What’s the Difference?

Ah, the fresh, clean scent of Eucalyptus! It’s a pretty recognizable Essential Oil that boasts many benefits. But did you know that REVIVE carries 5 different types of Eucalyptus? 

The Australian Evergreen is well-known the worldover and has been used medicinally in cultures for thousands of years. It is said that there are hundreds of varieties of Eucalyptus. The Essential Oil from the plant is created when the dried leaves are steam distilled. This produces a potent extract that can be used for so many applications.

Eucalyptus Benefits
Even though the varieties vary, there are a lot of major characteristics of the oils that they have in common. The chemical makeup may not be exactly the same between them, but all of them do contain some of the same compounds and benefits.
  • Respiratory Support
  • Opens Airways, Reduces Phlegm, Clears Nasal Passages, Reduces Cold/Allergy Symptoms, Eases Coughing
  • Reduce Inflammation
  • Relieves Sore Muscles and Tension, Soothe Discomfort, Recover Faster
  • Boost the Immune System
  • Antibacterial Properties, Fights Viruses, Stimulates a Better Immune Response
  • Support Wound Healing
  • Antiseptic and Antibacterial Properties, Antioxidant Qualities, Cleansing, Promotes Healthy Skin

The most common form of Eucalyptus, this is usually the type that people automatically think of. It has a strong, clean, and medicinal scent. High in 1,8 cineole, this version is very refreshing and offers great respiratory support. It can also help combat seasonal illness as it fights the microorganisms that make you sick.

This unique variety of Eucalyptus has a piney, herbaceous, and sweet scent. With higher amounts of alpha-pinene, Eucalyptus Blue has great anti-inflammatory effects making it ideal for soothing tense muscles. We also love this kind of eucalyptus for its ability to calm the mind and provide a refreshed feeling.
Our newest type of Eucalyptus, Radiata has a softer scent with just a hint of floral. This variety is uplifting, stimulating. and provides mental clarity. It is also beneficial for helping to improve your breathing experience by clearing airways and fighting invading pathogens.
If buying organic products is ideal for your family, this is the choice for you. Eucalyptus Certified is also Eucalyptus Radiata (and boasts the same benefits), but it carries the organic certification from the USDA.
Lemon Eucalyptus differs the most from all of the other forms. It is high in aldehydes which make it calming to  the nervous system, Additionally, these specific compounds are Citronellal which provide powerful insect repelling properties. The lemony-sweet camphorous scent produces a revitaliving feeling while it purifies the air as well.
In Conclusion
No matter which type of Eucalyptus you choose, you are sure to be happy with the incredible quality that REVIVE provides. Please remember that because Eucalyptus is a strong oil, we do recommend using a lower dilution rate, especially with children. This means a .5% dilution rate at the age of 3 months and 1% after the age of 3. We also recommend not using it on a child’s face.
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