Approach of Eucalyptus globulus plant parts for Human Health Safety and Toxicological Aspects (original) (raw)

2015, British Open Journal of Plant Science

In traditional medicine, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) was used for the treatment of common infections such as bronchial affections, cough, asthma, pharyngitis, cold, fever and wound. It is used internally for the treatment of asthma, fever, flu, whooping cough, loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints, inflammatory and infectious diseases of kidneys and bladder, diabetes, rheumatic complaints. It is used externally for wounds, acne, poorly healing ulcers, stomatitis, bleeding gums, rheumatism, neuralgia, gonorrhoea. Traditional use for the treatment of several medical conditions has been reported. Some of the cited therapeutic indications are insufficiently described and supported by scientific data, thus it is recommended to list only the indications that are appropriate for traditional use without the supervision of a medical practitioner for diagnostic purposes or for prescription or monitoring of treatment. It is effects on ecological system through directly or indirectly exposure to the environment.