Does eucalyptus kill flu virus?

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Eucalyptus leaf extract has been used as "remedy" for the symptoms of cold and flu in some folk medicines [28]. Compounds found in eucalyptus leaf have direct microbicidal activity against bacteria, viruses, mycobacteria and fungi.
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Eucalyptus leaf extract has been used as "remedy" for the symptoms of cold and flu in some folk medicines [28]. Compounds found in eucalyptus leaf have direct microbicidal activity against bacteria, viruses, mycobacteria and fungi.
Eucalyptus oil Eucalyptus essential oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties that may help bring down a fever. It may also help fight viral, bacterial, and fungal infections in your body. Lab tests found that eucalyptus oil was able to get rid of several germs that cause illness in people.
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