Eucalyptus

(u-kal-ip'-tus). The leaves (lanceolate, after three years' growth) of E. globulus, or Blue Gum, native to Australia, but now cultivated in California. It contains a volatile oil, that yields eiicalyptol, a camphor, by distillation. It is an aromatic bitter, promoting digestion. It is highly antiseptic and anti-malarial, and is valuable in atonic dyspepsia and in intermittent fevers. E., Ext. Dose gr. iij-x. E., Fid. Ext., alcoholic. E. Gum (B. P.); also called Australian Kino; a red gum from the bark of the E. corymbosa, E. res in if era, and E. rostrata of Australia. It is intensely astringent, and valuable in the treatment of relaxed throat. Dose gr. ij-x. The genus Eucalyptus embraces many species of trees and shrubs, nearly all of which appear to have useful medicinal properties. E. Honey, honey gathered by bees from the flowers of various species of Eucalyptus. It is highly aromatic, containing eucalyptol, cymol, and a terpene. It is valued in Australian domestic practice as a cure for almost all catarrhal troubles. E. Manna, a variety of manna produced in Australia from E. viminal is, E. mannifera, and E. dumosa. E. Ol., the volatile oil. Dose rt. E., Tinct. Unof. Dose J -ij. E. Unguentum (B. P.). Seldom used.