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Medical Oddities: Essential Oil, Deadly Consequences

A cabinet mix-up, a chatty heart, a violet catheter bag, stressed kids, and tea that won’t save the brain—just another week.

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    Eucalyptus oil is toxic and can cause severe health issues.

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    1,8-cineole is the main toxic component in eucalyptus oil.

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    Purple urine bag syndrome often does not indicate an infection.

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    Adverse childhood experiences are associated with increased BMI in youths.

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    Tea consumption has no proven effect on brain tumor risk.

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    Understanding toxic substances is crucial for emergency care.

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    Support systems can mitigate adverse experiences in children.

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    Cardiac and physiological responses can indicate errors before consciousness processes them.

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Medical Oddities: Essential Oil, Deadly Consequences

A cabinet mix-up, a chatty heart, a violet catheter bag, stressed kids, and tea that won’t save the brain—just another week.

  • by Teraya Smith

  • February 18, 2026

  • 5 min

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