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Main slide• Eucalyptus leaves.
• Eucalyptus names
• Description
• Indigenous
• Constituents
• General uses
• Drugs
• Drugs interactions
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scythe-shaped
Thin, waxy glabrous
flower Fruit
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Rounded small leaves
Dr. Jaradat.N.A
Fruit
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Eucalyptus leavesFolia Eucalypti
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus australiana
Family: Myrtaceae
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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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•Origin • Australia now cultivated in south France , Spain and Portugal.
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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.Main slide
General uses:1- Antibacterial activity (antiseptic) used
in following cases: a) Tonsillitis. b) Mouth & throat problems (sores)
(cankers) c) Gingivitis and stomatitis. d) Halitosis. e) Vaginal infections.
f) In the treatments of the infections in the
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2- Has mild anesthetic effect .
3- Flavoring agent .
4- Cooling agent .
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Drugs1- Strepsils® (Blue): (Boots): lozenges:Indication: mouth antiseptic2- 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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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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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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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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Interactions with Eucalyptus
1. Amphetamines- Eucalyptus may decrease the effectiveness of amphetamines.
2. Barbiturates- Eucalyptus may decrease the effectiveness of barbiturates.
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3. Insulin- Eucalyptus may alter the effectiveness of Insulin.
4. Oral antidiabetics- Eucalyptus may alter the effectiveness of oral antidiabetics.
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