Eucalyptus globulus Labill. | |
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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. |