Which botanical species does this eucalyptus leaf oil come from, and where is it harvested?
This eucalyptus leaf oil is steam-distilled from the fresh leaves of Blue Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.), a member of the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family. It is the world's most widely produced and traded eucalyptus oil.
Species & Origin
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Eucalyptus globulus Labill. — Blue Gum Eucalyptus |
| Family | Myrtaceae (myrtle family) |
| Part used | Fresh leaves (and young branchlets) |
| Product code | TPS-RO-001 |
| Native range | Australia (Tasmania & Victoria) |
| Main cultivation | Yunnan, Sichuan and Guangdong, China; also Australia, Portugal, Spain, South Africa |
| Name standard | GB/T 39009-2020 (ISO 4720:2018) covers E. globulus leaf/branchlet oil naming |
| ChP 2025 source | E. globulus or Cinnamomum camphora (both defined for pharmaceutical eucalyptus oil) |
- Blue Gum eucalyptus is the classic high-cineole species; China's Yunnan plateau is now one of the largest production bases worldwide
- The oil is distinct from eucalyptus oils of other species (E. radiata, E. citriodora/lemongrass-scented, E. smithii) — E. globulus offers the sharpest, most camphoraceous cineole profile
- The 1,8-cineole-rich E. globulus is also the species recognized by ISO 770:2002, EP 6.0 (0390) and GB 1886.33-2015
- Full plantation and harvest traceability is documented in the batch COA
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
