Eucalyptus staigeriana (Eucalyptus staigeriana)

Overview

It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the leaves.

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Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Citrus Cool Fresh Lemony Soft
Synonyms(s) for Eucalyptus staigeriana: Eucalyptus crebra var. citrata
Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
Botanical Genus: Eucalyptus
Chemical Family: Aldehydes
Perfumery Note: Middle
Aroma chemistry: So here we go. This particular speices is an essential oil that is very high in aldehydes. Most Eucalyptuses are high in oxides and the component 1,8 cineole. That is where the "Vicks vapor rub" aroma comes from in E. globuous, E. masala, E. radiata etc. In Eucalyptus staigerieana, the high amount of aldeydes give it the lemony smell. There are two types of aldehuydes, but all you need to know is that the lemony ones are call aliphatic aldehydes. The chemical family aldehydes are extremely anti viral and anti infectious in general. They can be mucous membrane irritants, so it is important to dilute them well when blending. It is a good idea to blend an oil high in limonene when using aldehydes because the limonene has a quenching effect, which means it reduces the irritation possibility of the aldehyde, but not the therapeutic property.
Indigenous Country: Australia
Cultivation: Organically Grown
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Shelf Life: 4 years

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Cautions & Safety

Safety Precautions for Eucalyptus staigeriana:

This essential oil is quite high in the component citral and that component is known to be a mucous membrane irritant. Best to dilute this quite well in any topical blend Please store in a refrigerator for the longest possible shelf life, as aldehydes may be prone to oxidation, if not stored correctly.