Can eucalyptus leaves be boiled, strained, and consumed?
By maria from NY
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Here's the link to using eucalyptus leaves as a tea and there's even more herbal information about using it.
www.herbalist.com/
Pediatric
Children should not ingest eucalyptus leaves or oil. Only children older than 6 years of age should take cough drops containing eucalyptus.
Use of eucalyptus as steam, salve, or chest rub may be appropriate for children. The doses for these uses are similar to those for adults (see below). Eucalyptus oil should not be applied to the face or nose of children under age 2.
Adult
* Eucalyptus leaf as infusion (tea): 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoonful per cup hot water, 3 times daily. Steep for 10 - 15 minutes, and drink as recommended.
* Eucalyptus leaf tincture (for congestion): 10 - 30 drops daily
* Eucalyptol: 0.05 - 0.2 mL (1 - 2 drops per cup boiling water) daily
* Eucalyptus oil (for topical application): add ½ - 1 mL (15 - 30 drops) of oil to 1/2 cup of carrier oil (sesame, almond, olive, etc.). For inhalation, add 5 - 10 drops of oil to 2 cups boiling water. Place towel over head and inhale steam.
Precautions:
The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, contain components that can trigger side effects and that can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care, under the supervision of a health care provider qualified in the field of botanical medicine.
Individuals with inflammation of the kidneys or gastrointestinal tract, bile duct inflammatory disease, liver disease, or low or high blood pressure should not use eucalyptus leaf extract. Tannins in the leaves may cause stomach upset or kidney and liver damage if leaf preparations are ingested in large amounts.
People with asthma should use eucalyptus oil with caution due to the herbs potential to tigger an asthma attack.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use eucalyptus.
When used externally, eucalyptus oil is nontoxic. When taken internally, however, eucalyptus oil is toxic and must be diluted.
Possible Interactions:
If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use eucalyptus without first talking to your health care provider.
* 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) -- In an animal study, topical eucalyptus oil enhanced the absorption of topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a medication used to treat cancer.
* Other Possible Interactions -- Eucalyptus may increase how quickly the body eliminates some medications, including pentobarbital, a barbiturate used as an anesthetic, and amphetamine, a stimulant used for narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Great Link!
www.umm.edu/
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