Eucalyptus leaves may have therapeutic benefits, from reducing discomfort to freshening breath. You can drink eucalyptus tea but avoid eucalyptus oil as it can be harmful even in small amounts.

Most people know that koala bears eat eucalyptus, but did you know that its dried leaves and oil can offer health benefits to humans, too? Eucalyptus oil is toxic and should not be consumed — except ...

Eucalyptus leaves are globally valued for health benefits. Studies show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. These leaves are used in teas and topical applications. They may ...

Eucalyptus was introduced to the subcontinent from Australia in 1843, but substantial plantings did not occur until after 1950. A further impetus was observed in the 1970s and 1985 with the launch of ...

People have used various essential oils as a complementary therapy to treat different conditions, including fevers and colds, wounds, and gastrointestinal disorders, for centuries. Researchers believe ...

The Tasmanian blue gum, Eucalyptus globulus, is a magnificent tree. That is perhaps the only thing that everyone agrees on. It is, as Jake Sigg puts it, “a big, grand, old tree.” Tall, gnarled, ...

Ever heard of the coveted blue rose? There's no such thing — at least without some genetic manipulation, since roses normally lack the gene required for blue pigmentation. A rainbow tree, on the other ...

View the full episode transcript. This article was first published in February 1, 2018, and was updated on April 11, 2024. Depending on whom you ask, eucalyptus trees are either an icon in California ...