| Studies on Diabetes |
Eucalyptus in the diet and drinking water reduced hyperglycemia and associated weight loss of streptozotocin-treated mice (Gray, Flatt, 1998). |
| Other Uses |
Colds and respiratory infections; expectorant and antibiotic action (Kay 1996). |
| Formulations used by Informants |
Commercially prepared hot infusion (13 Flores). |
| Phytochemistry |
Tannin, ceneol, terpineol, sesquiterpene alcohols, and terpenes (Kay 1996). |
| Potential Adverse Effects |
The leaf and oil have lead to rare cases of nausea vomiting and diarrhea; it is not recommended for inflammation of the gastrointestinal system, biliary ducts or in liver disease. The oil in overdose has lead to life threatening toxicity including shock. |
| Potential Medication Interactions |
May increase potency of diabetic medicines, may impair hepatic metabolism of other drugs (NMCD;http://www.naturaldatabase.com/monograph.asp?mono_id=700&brand_id=, accessed 4/23/04). |
| References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |
