Eucalyptus globulus

COMMON NAMES

Eucalyptus, Gum tree, blue gum, stringy bark, fever tree

Myrtaceae

FAMILY

Primary Constituents

Oxide
- 1,8 cineole (also called eucalyptol)
Monoterpenes
- Para-cymene
- Limonene
- Alpha-pinene

Therapeutic Actions

absorption enhancer	analgesic	anthelmintic	antibacterial
antidandruff	antifungal	antineuralgic	antirheumatic
antiseptic	antispasmodic	antiviral	decongenstant
deoderant	depurative	diuretic	expectorant
febrifuge	insecticide	pediculicide	stimulant
vermifuge	vulnerary

Common Uses

Skin issues (abscesses, blisters, skin infections, shingles, dandruff)
Cold & flu symptoms (cough, respiratory infection, sinusitis, sinus infection)
Rheumatism & arthritis
Vaginitis
Diabetes support
Viral infections (chicken pox, influenza, herpes)
Fungal infections

Contraindications & Safety

Skin patch test is required for topical use and should not be applied without dilution
Contraindicated for epilepsy, hypertension, gastrointenstinal inflammation, and liver issues
May cause interactions with prescription amphetamine, zoxazolamine, pentobarbital, and aminopyrine
Children under the age of ten should not use it topically
- Can be diffused in 15-minute intervals up to 4 times per day for children under 10

Death and poisoning have occured with the consumption of Eucalyptus globulus in small doses. Signs of toxicity are epigastric burning, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, muscular weakness, rapid heartbeat, and feeling of suffocation. If you have any of these symptoms after using in any form, call poison control at 800-222-1222.

For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.