Eucalyptus globulus Labill.

Common name Southern blue gum
Botanical Name Eucalyptus globulus Labill.
Vernacular name English- Blue gum
Hindi- Yukelipta
Sanskrit- Nilaniryasa
Family Myrtaceae
Class Dicotyledonae
Parts of plant used Leaf
Chemical Constituents Essential oil-Terpenes
Therapeutic uses Vapors from decoction of the leaves are inhaled to relax and open airways constricted during asthama attacks. The leaves are used to treat bronchitis, fever, poisoning, whooping cough and surgical wounds.

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