Medicinal uses
Uses supported by clinical data
None.
Uses described in pharmacopoeias and in traditional systems of medicine
As an expectorant for symptomatic treatment of mild inflammation of the respiratory tract and bronchitis. Also for symptomatic treatment of asthma, fever and inflammation of the throat.
Uses described in folk medicine, not supported by experimental or clinical data
Treatment of cystitis, diabetes, gastritis, kidney disease (unspecified), laryngitis, leukorrhoea, malaria, pimples, ringworm, wounds, ulcers of the skin, urethritis and vaginitis.
Contraindications
Preparations of Folium Eucalypti should not be administered internally to children or patients with inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder disease or impaired liver function.
Warnings
Folium Eucalypti preparations should not be applied to the face, especially the nose, of infants or young children. Keep out of reach of children.