Parts Used: Leaves, oil

Active Compounds:
Volatile oil, the major component of which is l,8-cineole (=eucalyptol), 70-85%; with terpineole, a-pinene, p-cymene and small amounts of sesquiterpenes such as ledol, aromadendrene and viridoflorol; aldehydes, ketones and alcohols
Polyphenolic acids; caffeic, ferulic, gallic, protocatechuic and others
Flavonoids including eucalyptin, hyperoside and rutin.

Believed to be of value for:
Cough drops made from it may be useful for lung diseases, colds, and sore throat. It may also be used as a vapor bath for asthma and other respiratory ailments, and as an antiseptic bath additive.
A cold exact made from the leaves may be helpful for Indigestion and for intermittent fever. Externally, the antiseptic and deodorant qualities of the oil maybe used on wounds and ulcers.

Other Names: Eucalyptus, blue gum