Eucalyptus citriodora
Plant organ: Leaf
Optimal ranges of biochemical composition of a good pure and chemotyped essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora:
- Citronellal 75-100%
- Citronellol 6-9%
- Isopulegol 5-10%
- Neoisopulegol 2-4%.
General information and properties:
Thanks to its high concentration of citronellal, the essential oil of Eucalyptus Citriodora is an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic recommended for joint and muscular pain. Citronellal modulates the immune response to inflammation. Citronellol and citronellal have proven repellent and acaricidal properties, calming the effects of insect bites. Citronellal has analgesic and antispasmodic properties in digestive and respiratory muscles. It inhibits prostaglandin E2 and has proven fungicidal activity. Thanks to its high citronellal content, this essential oil has hypotensive, calming and sedative properties. Citronellol, due to its dilating action on the walls of blood vessels, favors the reduction of blood pressure. This essential oil has proven activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi.
correct traditional indications
Dermatology
Cutaneous mycoses
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 9 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Apply locally 3 to 4 times a day.
General medicine
Repellent (insects)
Apply 5 drops of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in a nebulization diffuser for 15 minutes for every hour of diffusion.
Hypertension (Adjuvant)
See «Hypertension» in the presentation of the essential oil of Ylang Ylang.
Orthopedics
Sciatica
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Safflower or Argan vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
muscle contracture
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Sprain
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Muscle relaxation (Sport)
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 9 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Apply to the muscle area until completely absorbed into the skin.
Tendinitis
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Apply locally until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day
Stiff neck
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in an amount of 4 to 9 drops of Safflower vegetable oil, depending on the pain. Apply locally until fully absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Orthopedics and/or Rheumatology
Arthritis
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Safflower or Argan vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Joint and/or muscle pain
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Safflower or Evening Primrose vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply for a maximum period of 5 consecutive days.
Lumbago
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (Pains)
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Evening Primrose or Safflower oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Synovitis
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 9 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Electric shock
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 4 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Gynecology
leucorrhoea
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 9 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Massage the affected area until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day.
Urology
Prostatitis (Adjuvant)
Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil in 9 drops of Safflower vegetable oil. Massage the lower part of the abdomen until completely absorbed into the skin. Apply 3 times a day for a period of 7 to 10 days.
Permitted use according to age or condition of the patient:
- Pregnancy less than 3 months: yes
- Children from 3 to 6 years old: yes
- Babies under 3 years old: no
Safe application routes:
- Inhalation: yes
- Topically: yes
- Oral route: no
- In diffuser: yes
Risks of using essential oil:
- Photosensitizer: no
- Hormonal interaction with estrogen: no
- General hormonal interaction: no
- Liver toxicity: no
- Neurotoxicity: no
- Irritating to the respiratory tract: no
- Allergy risk: yes
- Dermocaustic (burns the skin if used neat): no
- Skin irritation if used neat: yes
- Cortisone-like effect: no
Warnings on the use of essential oils:
The information on traditional use is not a substitute for the advice of a pharmacist or aromatherapy physician. Its use without attending to said recommendation will always be under your responsibility. If in doubt, it is recommended to consult your doctor. It is important to confirm the diagnosis of your disease or condition to make the best decision. It is especially important to review the contraindications and precautions for use of each essential oil. The indications and contraindications of an essential oil depend on its molecular composition. The traditional uses reported refer to essential oils and 100% pure vegetable oils with detailed information on origin, quality and specific molecular composition ranges for a SAFE AND EFFECTIVE AROMATHERAPY. THEY DO NOT APPLY TO ANY ESSENTIAL OIL THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THIS INFORMATION. QUALITY GLOBAL SAS AND/OR DOCTOR SALIARMO VALDERRAMA AND/OR AROMATMA SAS is/are not responsible for inappropriate and/or abusive use of essential oils and vegetable oils. Allergy: Before using an essential oil, it is advisable to apply a drop on the inside of the elbow and wait 24 hours in order to demonstrate a possible allergic reaction. It is appropriate to consult the chapter entitled "Risks of using essential oil" if the icon "Allergy risks" appears.
Contraindications:
Do not apply during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It requires medical supervision for its topical application in babies. Do not use orally. Do not apply pure topically; dilute it in a vegetable oil in a maximum proportion equivalent to 20%. Do not apply pure by olfactory route, nor by diffusion; Mix it with another essential oil in a maximum proportion between 20% and 80%. Do not apply on wounds. As an insect repellent, dilute it in Lemon essential oil. It is advisable to test the oil on the inside of the elbow to demonstrate the risk of allergy.
Unlike the essential oils of Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus radiata, this essential oil does not contain eucalyptol, so it does not share expectorant properties with these two oils, and its contraindications are different.
Bibliography:
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