Can You Eat Eucalyptus Leaves Raw?: The Dangerous Truth and Safe Alternatives
                                
                                
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                                While koalas have evolved to safely consume eucalyptus leaves, eating them raw is highly toxic and dangerous for humans. Unlike these marsupials, humans lack the specialized digestive system and microbes required to process the potent, poisonous compounds contained in the leaves.