| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,767,542,689 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
eucalyptus |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson | 0.02 sec. |
|
eucalyptus, n Latin name: Eucalyptus globulus; parts used: branch tips, leaves, essential oil; uses: in Ayurveda, pacifies kapha and vata doshas (pungent, bitter, light, oily), decongestant, antioxidant, antibacterial, antispasmodic used to treat IBS, gallstones, kidney stones, cystitis, CNS stimulant, aromatherapy; precautions: avoid mucous membranes; patients with severe renal, hepatic or gastric conditions; patients taking amphetamines, barbiturates, insulin, antidiabetics. Also called blue gum, fever tree, gum, nilgiri, red gum, stringy bark tree, tailparna, or Tasmanian blue gum. Eucalyptus genus of Australian trees in the family Myrtaceae, widely planted throughout the world. Two species E. cladocalyx (sugar gum) and E. viminalis (manna gum) may contain toxic amounts of cyanogenic glycosides. Called also gum trees. Eucalyptus melanophloia host tree larvae of Australian sawfly (Lophyrotoma interrupta) which may poison sheep and cattle. Called also silver-leaf ironbark. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
While there were numerous intermittent attempts at eucalypt plantation development over the years, the current explosion did not commence until the late 1980s. Relationships between three measures of organic matter or carbon in soils of eucalypt plantations in Tasmania. Beautifully dressed women constructed the earth walls in groups, but from eaves height upwards, the men took over, making the roofs from eucalypt poles and thatching them with palm leaves and grass. |
| Medical Dictionary |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|