EUCALYPTUS ALLERGY
Key Allergens
Eucalyptus is a tree in the Myrtaceae family of plants. Other plants in this family include allspice, guava and cloves.
Eucalyptus leaves are used to make eucalyptus oils and are used in antiseptics, toothpastes and medicinal sweets.
There are no recorded allergens for eucalyptus by the World Health Organization (WHO), because there have not been enough study into allergic effects from this food. If you are interested in what is needed by the WHO before they add an allergen to their allergen database you can check that out HERE.
Eucalyptus leaves are used to make eucalyptus oils and are used in antiseptics, toothpastes and medicinal sweets.
There are no recorded allergens for eucalyptus by the World Health Organization (WHO), because there have not been enough study into allergic effects from this food. If you are interested in what is needed by the WHO before they add an allergen to their allergen database you can check that out HERE.
Food Intolerances
Eucalyptus is a food moderate in salicylates. Salicylates have the potential to cause worsening of asthma, swelling, itching and hives as well as food intolerance symptoms in people who are sensitive to salicylates.
You can read more about Food Intolerances on the dedicated Food Intolerance Page.
Associated Syndromes
Eucalyptus pollen is strongly associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever).
The essential oils from eucalyptus leaves can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
The essential oils from eucalyptus leaves can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Cross Reactivity
Other plants in the Myrtaceae family include allspice, guava and cloves. If you are allergic to any of these foods, you may also be allergic to eucalyptus.
These food lists are not exhaustive, the most up to date information is on the Cross Reactivity Tool.
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These food lists are not exhaustive, the most up to date information is on the Cross Reactivity Tool.
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Resources
Websites
Allergen Encyclopedia - Eucalyptus
Science Direct - Eucalyptus Oil
ATP Science - Salicylate Foods
Articles and Journals
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis due to Eucalyptus cinerea, 2024
Persistent contact dermatitis following use of laurel oil, 2022
Limonene and linalool hydroperoxides review: Pros and cons for routine patch testing, 2022
Airborne contact dermatitis from Eucalyptus pulverulenta ‘Baby Blue’ in a florist, 2088
Eucalyptus oil: contact allergy and safety, 2015
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