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scythe-
shaped

Rounded
small leaves

Thin, waxy
glabrous
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 Eucalyptus leaves
Folia 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

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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.
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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 upper respiratory system.
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2- Has mild anesthetic effect .
3- Flavoring agent .
4- Cooling agent .

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 Drugs
1- Strepsils® (Blue): lozenges:
Indication: mouth antiseptic
2- Gingisan® : (liquid, ointment)- gingivitis &
stomatitis .
3- Ment-o-cap® ;Cream
ingredients: Eucalyptus oil+Pinus oil +Capsicum
extract.
Indications : rheumatism, muscle pains and
chest colds .
4- Deep heat® :Cream; Menthol + Eucalyptus oil
indication: muscle pains.
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5- Albocal® : (Eucalyptus oil +Menthol +
Thymol + Methyl salicylate + boric acid ).
Pharmaceutical form: 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®:
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- Bombey ®
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. (anti-epilepsy drugs)

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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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Oleander Leaves
 Oleander leaves
• Nerium oleander----(common oleander).

• Thevetia peruviana---- (yellow oleander)

• Family: Apocynaceae
 Description:

Perennial evergreen small tree(1_3m)height.

The flowers are white, pink, red or yellow.

The leaves are in pairs, thick leathery and dark

green.

The fruit is along narrow capsule which splits to

release brown seeds.
• Odor and taste unpleasant

• Origin:Morocco and Portugal.

• Peruviana -Peru
 Chemical constituents:
1.Cardiac glycosides:
– Oleandrin.
– Neriine.
– Nirianthin .
– Pseudocuraon .
– Folinerin .
2. Oleander bark contains rosagenin which
is known for its strychnine-like effects
 Medical uses:
1. Anti cancer
2. Congestive heart failure
3. Cardio-tonic
4. Diuretic
5. Treatment of Crust psoriasis
6. Tonic for teeth and gums

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 N.B!
Oleander is one of poisonous plant contains
numerous of toxic compounds. It is also
known to hold its toxicity even after drying .
About 10-20 leaves consumed by an adult can
cause an adverse reaction, and a single leaf
could be lethal to an infant or child .
Eating eight or more of yellow oleander seeds
may be fatal
 Side effects of oleander:
• Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, irregular
heart rate, excess salivation, abdominal pain ,
diarrhea, liver or kidney damage, irritation and
redness of lips, gums, tongue, fast breathing,
sweating and stomach pain.

• Also affect the central nervous system causing

some symptoms like drowsiness, tremors or
shaking of the muscles ,seizures ,collapse, and
even coma that can lead to death .
 Contra-indications:
• Oleander is contra indicated in
pregnancy and breast feeding women.
 Possible drug interactions:
Oleander can increase the side effects of
some drugs:
- other heart-active drugs, such as digoxin
(Lanoxin®) or anti-arrhythmics.
- drugs that may lower potassium levels,
such as laxatives or some diuretics (drugs
that increase urine flow)
 Folk uses:

. Treatment of Scabies.
. As insecticide
. Treatment of Solid tumors.
. Treatment of back pain.
 Drugs:

• Nerioline

• Carnerine