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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Dr. Jaradat.N.A

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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).

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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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