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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. |
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My two favorite eucalyptuses are the lemon-scented gum (Eucalyptus citriodora) and Nichol's willow-leafed peppermint gum (Eucalyptus Nicholii). In a world where life and love are fragile, a widower named Holland (Jack Thompson) plants hundreds of eucalyptuses as a memorial to his wife. In the Valley, eucalyptuses are suffering severe defoliation that leaves them vulnerable to wood-boring pests. |
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