In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Apoptotic Assay of Eucalyptus globulus Essential Oil in Colon and Liver Cancer Cell Lines

ConclusionEucalyptus essential oil showed some side effects and might not be safe to use for treatment at high doses (0.5% and 5%). Moreover, the findings of the present study show that eucalyptus essential oil suppressed the proliferation of human colon cancer cells by inducing apoptosis.Eucalyptus essential oil might be a good candidate for the treatment of colon cancer.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research