High in antioxidants

Although fresh, entire eucalyptus leaves cannot be eaten, dried leaves can be put into tea. Take caution not to confuse this tea with eucalyptus oil, which is harmful if eaten. Choose a "eucalyptus leaves tea" and avoid adding eucalyptus essential oil to your drink. Eucalyptus leaves are high in antioxidants, especially flavonoids, which protect your body from oxidative stress and free radical damage. Catechins, isorhamnetin, luteolin, kaempferol, phloretin, and quercetin are the primary flavonoids found in the eucalyptus. Diets high in these chemicals may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

Big research involving 38,180 men and 60,289 women, for example, discovered that a diet high in flavonoids was related to an 18% decreased risk of fatal heart disease. Eucalyptus tea is high in antioxidants and is generally considered safe for humans. Children, on the other hand, are at high risk of eucalyptus toxicity and should seek medical advice before consuming this tea.