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Eucalyptus globulus

Myrtaceae

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

absorption enhancer

analgesic

anthelmintic

antibacterial

antidandruff

antifungal

antineuralgic

antirheumatic

antiseptic

antispasmodic

antiviral

decongenstant

deoderant

depurative

diuretic

expectorant

febrifuge

insecticide

pediculicide

stimulant

vermifuge

vulnerary




  • 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


  • 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.


  • Oxide

    • 1,8 cineole (also called eucalyptol)

  • Monoterpenes

    • Para-cymene

    • Limonene

    • Alpha-pinene



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