RAW MATERIAL REGIONS

Eucalyptus is a type of hardwood tree with soft bark, slender lance-shaped green leaves containing essential oil sacs. The flowers are short, with elongated bud-shaped fruits about 1 cm long, containing numerous dark brown seeds. Besides its use for timber and shade, in Vietnam, eucalyptus is also utilized for its leaves to produce medicine and essential oil.

Due to its strong growth capability, suitability to various soil types and climates, eucalyptus is cultivated extensively throughout Vietnam. They are grown either in forests or scattered in residential land, spanning from plains, plateaus to mountainous and midland regions.

Through afforestation projects, greening bald hills, eucalyptus is the most widely planted tree for green coverage in the midland provinces such as Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, etc…

HARVESTING

The tree has deep, extensive roots and grows rapidly (reaching up to 20m in 7 years). Eucalyptus is usually propagated from seeds. Seeds are harvested in the autumn months (from August to November). Eucalyptus seeds are very small and are sown in perforated plastic trays or seedbeds, shielded from light by about 50%.

After 5-7 months of growth in the nursery, the seedlings are transplanted to their permanent location. At that time, the seedlings are usually 0.30 to 1m tall, with stem diameters ranging from 0.5 to 1cm. Sowing season is from September to November, transplanting from February to April or sowing from January to March, transplanting from July to September, harvesting leaves from trees older than 3 years.

EUCALYPTUS OIL PRODUCTION

The main raw materials are leaves and small branches. The raw materials are dried, ground before being subjected to distillation. The method of eucalyptus essential oil production is steam distillation. On average, 1 ton of leaves and small branches yields 4-5 kg of essential oil.

APPLICATION OF EUCALYPTUS OIL

Pharmaceuticals: Eucalyptus essential oil soothes irritated skin, has antiseptic properties, and quickly heals wounds, burns, insect bites… Thanks to the action of eucalyptol, eucalyptus essential oil acts as a nasal decongestant and natural cough suppressant, helping to treat colds, bronchitis, nasal congestion, protecting respiratory organs, oral care (ingredient in cough medicine, mouthwash…).

Body care: Eucalyptus essential oil removes dead skin cells, has antioxidant properties, rejuvenates the skin. Additionally, due to its antibacterial, antifungal properties, the oil helps eliminate acne, cleanse the skin, and quickly heal scars. Along with its fresh scent, eucalyptus essential oil is used in the production of cosmetics, shampoos, toothpaste…

Cleaning agent: Eucalyptus essential oil removes grease, dirt, cleans surfaces. Along with its refreshing scent, it is a useful ingredient for cleaning products for kitchens, bathrooms, floors… or laundry detergents, fabric softeners.

Aromatherapy: Air purification, dispelling odors, reducing stress, relaxing the mind, repelling insects…

PACKING, STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION

Packaging: Eucalyptus essential oil is packaged in liters or kilograms according to customer requirements: 1L, 5L, 10L, 30L, 180L/ 1Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg, 30Kg, 180Kg…

Storage: The product is packed in standard HDPE packaging. Store in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight. Avoid contact with eyes, open wounds, sensitive skin areas.

Transportation: Domestic: Flexible nationwide transportation by ship, truck, airplane…

Export: Ship/Airplane, Export conditions: FOB/CIF/Door to door…