| Eucalyptus Globulus Side Effects and Uses |
WARNING- INTAKE OF EUCALYPTUS CAUSES SERIOUS
SIDE EFFECTS.
Eucalyptus Globulus, an evergreen tree originated from Australia,
now grows everywhere. Herbalists use its leaves and oil for insect
repel, bronchitis, cold and other infections. [1,2,20,21] While, some
suggest to use eucalptus globules on muscle warming or sores in
athletes [10].
Eucalyptus leaves contain eucalyptol (1,8-cineol), a volatile oil. With
70-85% eucalyptol, Eucalyptus oil is believed to have effective
expectorant and antiseptic activities. [3-6,21] One ingredient of
eucalyptus oil, p-methane-3,8-diol, was found to be effective in
repelling bites of the Anopheles mosquito. [8] On the other hand,
Japanese researchers found eucalyptus leaf extract inhibited the
intestinal fructose absorption in rats. This inhibition may suppress
adiposity when the subjects ingest large amounts of sucrose or
fructose. [19]
In combination of peppermint, eucalyptus oil has been claimed to be
a helpful muscle relaxant with tension headaches. [7]. While,
combined with menthol, eucalyptus may help mild to moderate
snoring. [9]
EUCALPTUS SIDE EFFECTS AND WARNINGS
Intake of plant oil is highly toxic. [11] Side effects from the oral
intake of eucalyptus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney or
liver damage. Because of its serous side effects, individuals with
kidney gastrointestinal tract, bile duct, liver diseases or high/low
blood pressure should avoid intake of the plant oil. [13-15,18,21].
Plant oil should not be applied to face and nose; it may lead to
airway spasm and breathing difficulties. [12] Once, plant oil led to
severe toxicity of nervous system, when it was applied to whole
body of a six-year oil girl. [15].
Eucalptus may interact with or increase absorption of certain
medicines such as pentobarbital, amphetamine and 5-Fluorouracil.
[16-17,21,22].
THIS ARTICLE IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. THIS PLANT HAS SERIOUS SIDE
EFFECTS. DO NOT TAKE EUCAPLPTUS WITHOUT DOCTOR'S OPTION. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED ZHION 2006
References
[1] Wren RC. Potter?s New Cyclopedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Essex, England: C.W.
Daniel Co., 1988, 110?1. 2. Castleman M. The Healing Herbs. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1991,
162?3. 3. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler?s Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicines.
New York: Haworth Press, 1999, 123. 4. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy, 3rd
ed. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag, 1998, 146?7. 5. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of
Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, 2d ed. New York: John Wiley &
Sons, 1996, 232?3. 6. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for
Health-Care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996, 108. 7. Gobel H, Schmidt G,
Dowarski M, et al. Essential plant oils and headache mechanisms. Phytomed 1995;2:93?102. 8. Trigg
JK, Hill N. Laboratory evaluation of a eucalyptus-based insect repellent against four biting arthropods.
Phytother Res 1996;10:313?6. Reviewed by Yarnell E. Selected herbal research summaries QRNM
1997;116. 9. Ishizuka Y, Imamura Y, Tereshima K, et al. Effects of nasal inhalation capsule.
Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Tokyo 1997;40:9?13. 10. Hong CZ, Shellock FG. Effects of a topically
applied counter irritant (Eucalyptamint) on cutaneous blood flow and on skin and muscle temperature:
A placebo controlled study. Am J Phys Med Rehab 1991;70:29?33. 11. Leung AY, Foster S.
Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, 2d ed. New York:
John Wiley & Sons, 1996, 232?3. 12. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy, 3rd ed.
Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag, 1998, 146?7. 13. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al.
(eds). The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines.
Austin: American Botanical Council and Boston: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998,
127?8. 14. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Institute
Publishers, 1997, 46?7. 15. Darben T, Cominos B, Lee CT. Topical eucalyptus oil poisoning.
Australas J Dermatol 1998;39:265?7. 16. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The
Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Austin:
American Botanical Council and Boston: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998, 127?8. 17.
Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Institute Publishers,
1997, 46?7. 18. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic
Institute Publishers, 1997, 46?7. [19] Sugimoto K, et al, Eucalyptus leaf extract inhibits intestinal
fructose absorption, and suppresses adiposity due to dietary sucrose in rats. Br J Nutr. 2005
Jun;93(6):957-63. [20] Eucalyptus, Botanical.com July 25, 2006. [21] Eucalyptus, University of
Maryland Medical Center Online Publication, July 25, 2006. [22] Eucalyptus oil Medline Plus, July
25, 2006.
SIDE EFFECTS.
Eucalyptus Globulus, an evergreen tree originated from Australia,
now grows everywhere. Herbalists use its leaves and oil for insect
repel, bronchitis, cold and other infections. [1,2,20,21] While, some
suggest to use eucalptus globules on muscle warming or sores in
athletes [10].
Eucalyptus leaves contain eucalyptol (1,8-cineol), a volatile oil. With
70-85% eucalyptol, Eucalyptus oil is believed to have effective
expectorant and antiseptic activities. [3-6,21] One ingredient of
eucalyptus oil, p-methane-3,8-diol, was found to be effective in
repelling bites of the Anopheles mosquito. [8] On the other hand,
Japanese researchers found eucalyptus leaf extract inhibited the
intestinal fructose absorption in rats. This inhibition may suppress
adiposity when the subjects ingest large amounts of sucrose or
fructose. [19]
In combination of peppermint, eucalyptus oil has been claimed to be
a helpful muscle relaxant with tension headaches. [7]. While,
combined with menthol, eucalyptus may help mild to moderate
snoring. [9]
EUCALPTUS SIDE EFFECTS AND WARNINGS
Intake of plant oil is highly toxic. [11] Side effects from the oral
intake of eucalyptus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney or
liver damage. Because of its serous side effects, individuals with
kidney gastrointestinal tract, bile duct, liver diseases or high/low
blood pressure should avoid intake of the plant oil. [13-15,18,21].
Plant oil should not be applied to face and nose; it may lead to
airway spasm and breathing difficulties. [12] Once, plant oil led to
severe toxicity of nervous system, when it was applied to whole
body of a six-year oil girl. [15].
Eucalptus may interact with or increase absorption of certain
medicines such as pentobarbital, amphetamine and 5-Fluorouracil.
[16-17,21,22].
THIS ARTICLE IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. THIS PLANT HAS SERIOUS SIDE
EFFECTS. DO NOT TAKE EUCAPLPTUS WITHOUT DOCTOR'S OPTION. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED ZHION 2006
References
[1] Wren RC. Potter?s New Cyclopedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Essex, England: C.W.
Daniel Co., 1988, 110?1. 2. Castleman M. The Healing Herbs. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1991,
162?3. 3. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler?s Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicines.
New York: Haworth Press, 1999, 123. 4. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy, 3rd
ed. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag, 1998, 146?7. 5. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of
Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, 2d ed. New York: John Wiley &
Sons, 1996, 232?3. 6. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for
Health-Care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996, 108. 7. Gobel H, Schmidt G,
Dowarski M, et al. Essential plant oils and headache mechanisms. Phytomed 1995;2:93?102. 8. Trigg
JK, Hill N. Laboratory evaluation of a eucalyptus-based insect repellent against four biting arthropods.
Phytother Res 1996;10:313?6. Reviewed by Yarnell E. Selected herbal research summaries QRNM
1997;116. 9. Ishizuka Y, Imamura Y, Tereshima K, et al. Effects of nasal inhalation capsule.
Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Tokyo 1997;40:9?13. 10. Hong CZ, Shellock FG. Effects of a topically
applied counter irritant (Eucalyptamint) on cutaneous blood flow and on skin and muscle temperature:
A placebo controlled study. Am J Phys Med Rehab 1991;70:29?33. 11. Leung AY, Foster S.
Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, 2d ed. New York:
John Wiley & Sons, 1996, 232?3. 12. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy, 3rd ed.
Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag, 1998, 146?7. 13. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al.
(eds). The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines.
Austin: American Botanical Council and Boston: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998,
127?8. 14. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Institute
Publishers, 1997, 46?7. 15. Darben T, Cominos B, Lee CT. Topical eucalyptus oil poisoning.
Australas J Dermatol 1998;39:265?7. 16. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The
Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Austin:
American Botanical Council and Boston: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998, 127?8. 17.
Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Institute Publishers,
1997, 46?7. 18. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic
Institute Publishers, 1997, 46?7. [19] Sugimoto K, et al, Eucalyptus leaf extract inhibits intestinal
fructose absorption, and suppresses adiposity due to dietary sucrose in rats. Br J Nutr. 2005
Jun;93(6):957-63. [20] Eucalyptus, Botanical.com July 25, 2006. [21] Eucalyptus, University of
Maryland Medical Center Online Publication, July 25, 2006. [22] Eucalyptus oil Medline Plus, July
25, 2006.