==Special Precautions of Eucalyptus==
*Eucalyptus oil can sometimes cause skin irritation and should therefore be used in moderation.
*It should not be used on children below 5 years of age.
*Eucalyptus supplementation is not advisable for children, pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding, older or chronically ill people. It should not be used by people suffering from low blood pressure, kidney problems, intestinal or biliary inflammation, stomach problems, or liver disorders.
*Eucalyptus may affect blood sugar levels. Therefore insulin-dependent diabetics should be carefully monitored if using eucalyptus.
*Eucalyptus may sometimes affect the metabolism. And can interfere with drugs like phenobarbital, aminopyrine, and amphetamine. If you are taking any such medication, avoid the use of eucalyptus.
*The oil may sometimes aggravate bronchial spasms in people suffering from asthma and should not be taken internally in cases of severe liver disease and inflammatory disorders of the kidney and gastrointestinal tract.
*If taken in large doses, it acts as an irritant to the kidneys, by affecting respiration.
The side effects of internal use of eucalyptus may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Overdoses of eucalyptus oil may cause life-threatening poisonings. Symptoms include a drop in blood pressure, collapse, and asphyxiation. Sometimes initial symptoms of toxicity are vomiting and epigastric pain, followed by nervous system depression and coma.
==The benefits of Eucalyptus are==
There are many medicinal benefits of Eucalyptus Oil and it is most commonly used in chest rubs, decongestants, cough remedies and muscle & joint ointments.