Eucalyptus
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Volatile oil obtained from fresh leaves
Geographical Source
Australia, India (Nilgiris), Tasmania
Macroscopic Features
Colorless to pale yellow liquid, camphoraceous odor, cooling taste.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Volatile oil (Cineole / Eucalyptol >70%)
Pharmacological Actions
Expectorant, antiseptic, counter-irritant
Traditional Uses
Cough and cold, inhalant, rubefacient
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Internal ingestion of undiluted oil (highly toxic), severe liver disease