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  How to use this refreshing botanical in your daily beauty routine For those of us living in California, the scent of eucalyptus is a familiar one: it’s the sweet, crisp aroma of San Francisco’s lush Golden Gate Park. It’s refreshing, uplifting, and camphorous. The scent is often used in spas and meditation centers for a deeply relaxing, aromatherapeutic experience. Native to Australia, the   Eucalyptus globulus   tree (known locally as the Tasmanian blue gum tree) was brought to California during the Gold Rush days. Leaves from the eucalyptus tree aren’t just refreshing; their extracts and oils are also popular forms of alternative medicine with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. What Is Eucalyptus? Eucalyptus essential oil comes from steam distilling eucalyptus leaves. The leaves come from the myrtle family of trees, which can grow up to 200 feet tall. These fast growing trees produce an oil combination that is released into the air, sometimes so strong that a blue haze i

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