Eucalyptus (yoo-kuh-lip-tuhs): Eucalyptus oil is the name for distilled oil from the leaf of Eucalyptus, native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. Eucalyptus oil has a history of wide application, as a drug, antiseptic, insect repellent, flavoring, fragrance, and industrial uses. The leaves of many Eucalyptus species are steam distilled to extract eucalyptus oil.
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