1. Main slide Eucalyptus leaves. Eucalyptus names Description Indigenous
Constituents
General uses
Drugs
Drugs interactions

2. Dr. Jaradat.N.A flower Fruit Main slide Rounded small leaves
scythe-shaped
Rounded small leaves
Thin, waxy glabrous
Dr. Jaradat.N.A
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3. Fruit
Dr. Jaradat.N.A
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4. Dr. Jaradat.N.A
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5. Eucalyptus leaves Folia Eucalypti
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus australiana
Family: Myrtaceae
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6. Taste: slightly bitter, aromatic ,pungent, astringent & cooling .
Perennial large trees(100m) height , with grayish white bark, leaves are glabrous, thin, scythe-shaped and wax-coated.
Taste: slightly bitter, aromatic ,pungent, astringent & cooling .
Odor: aromatic (strong) and camphoraceous
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7. Origin Australia now cultivated in south France , Spain and Portugal.
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8. Chemical constituents:
1- Eucalyptus v.o (3%-6%)from it
a- 85% cineole (colorless liquid with aromatic (camphor like ) odor, pungent &cooling taste.
(decreased biliary and renal colic's)
b- Eucalyptol – decongestant.
2- Resins.
3- Tannins( tannic acid).
4-Flavonoid:Quercetin-anti inflammatory.
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9. General uses:
1- Antibacterial activity (antiseptic) used in following cases:
Tonsillitis.
Mouth & throat problems (sores) (cankers)
c) Gingivitis and stomatitis.
d) Halitosis.
e) Vaginal infections.
f) In the treatments of the infections in the upper respiratory system.
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10. 2- Has mild anesthetic effect . 3- Flavoring agent .
4- Cooling agent .
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11. Drugs 1- Strepsils® (Blue): (Boots): lozenges:
Indication: mouth antiseptic
2- Gingisan® :Teva (liquid, ointment)- gingivitis & stomatitis .
3- Ment-o-cap® (Rekah): Cream
ingredients: Eucalyptus oil+Pinus oil +Capsicum extract.
Indications : rheumatism, muscle pains and chest colds .
4- Deep heat® :Menthol + Eucalyptus oil
indication: muscle pains.
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12. Indications: vaginal antiseptic (douche). 6- Mentholatum Balm®
5- Albocal® : (Jerusalem Pharmaceuticals) (Eucalyptus oil +Menthol + Thymol + Methyl salicylate ). Powder (sachets).
Indications: vaginal antiseptic (douche).
6- Mentholatum Balm®
(Eucalyptus oil +Camphor+ Pine oil +Menthol +Methyl salicylate).
Indications: Relief of stuffy nose , colds and hay fever.
7- Vicks®( The same ingredients like Mentholatum® and also the same indications )
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13. Berzeit-Palestine Pharmaceuticals:
8- Benzomenth®:
Berzeit-Palestine Pharmaceuticals:
Menthol + Eucalyptus oil + Pine oil + Benzoin tincture .
Pharmaceutical form: Liquid
( Not intended for oral use)
Used as Vapor inhalation.
Indications: Cold symptoms, relief the symptoms of bronchitis , laryngitis (throat inflammations) and sinusitis.
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14. Ingredients: Methyl salicylate + Menthol+ Camphor + Eucalyptus oil.
9- Bom bey ® ; Jepharm:
Ingredients: Methyl salicylate + Menthol+ Camphor + Eucalyptus oil.
Pharmaceutical form:Ointment
Therapeutic indications:
Muscle pain and muscular fatigue
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15. Interactions with Eucalyptus
Amphetamines- Eucalyptus may decrease the effectiveness of amphetamines.
Barbiturates- Eucalyptus may decrease the effectiveness of barbiturates.
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16. 3. Insulin- Eucalyptus may alter the effectiveness of Insulin.
4. Oral antidiabetics- Eucalyptus may alter the effectiveness of oral antidiabetics.
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