Eucalyptus Dives

Eucalyptus dives

Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) is distinguished from other commercial eucalyptus species by its high piperitone content rather than 1,8-cineole, making its oil chemically atypical within the genus. The purified ketone 3-carvomenthenone (piperitone) isolated from E. dives oil has demonstrated fumigant and contact insecticidal activity against stored-product insects including Plodia interpunctella and Tribolium castaneum.^[1]

Also Known As: Broad-leaved Peppermint, Blue Peppermint, Peppermint Eucalyptus
Family: Camphoraceous
Perfumery Note: Top
Intensity: Strong
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Plant Parts: Leaves
Origins: Australia
Effect: Respiratory & Cleansing, Clearing
Aroma: Peppermint-like, Camphoraceous, Fresh, Herbaceous
Applications: Aromatherapy, Inhalation, Medicinal, Cleaning
Price: $$$$A broad-leaved species distilled mostly in Australia and South Africa; lower commercial demand than Blue Gum means smaller batch sizes and a slightly higher price per unit

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References

[1]Toxicities of Eucalyptus dives Oil, 3-Carvomenthenone, and Its Analogues against Stored-Product Insects — Park JH, Lee HS. Journal of Food Protection, 2018