In Britain the oil is the preparation best known and most widely used. It may be inhaled for asthma,
diphtheria, sore throat, etc.
For hemorrhoids the area is washed with a decoction of the leaves. As an agent for suspicious
leukorrhea and discharges, 1–2 drams in 1½ pints of tepid water, injecting it slowly. For toning weakened
and prolapsed uterus, buchu leaves and bark is also effective combined with the above for strengthening,
quick healing, and diminishing offensive odors. Its efficiency depends chiefly upon its antiseptic
properties, which are extremely potent, though quite safe.
DOSE: 15–30 drops of the fluid extract three times a day; 3–10 grains of the solid extract three times a
day. The leaves crushed and steeped can be used in tea form.
EXTERNALLY: As a local antiseptic, stimulant, and corrective when applied to ulcers and wounds, 1 ounce
of the extract to 1 pint of lukewarm water.
HOMEOPATHIC CLINICAL: Tincture of fresh leaves, essential oil eucalyptol, for aneurysm, acritis, asthma,
bladder (affections of), bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, dysuria, fistulas, gonorrhea, gout,
intermittent fever, kidney (diseases of), quinine cachexia, rheumatism, spleen (affections of), strychnine
poisoning, syphilis, tumors, typhoid, urethra (stricture of), urethral carbuncle, varicose ulcers, worms.
RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE: Two species of eucalyptus are cultivated for medical and decorative purposes,
Eucalyptus globulus, and Eucalyptus cinera. Dr. Ramel introduced eucalyptus to Europe in 1856, and
southern France soon followed with cultivation of this medicinal tree. Dr. Muller has written a valuable
monograph about Australian eucalyptus that has stimulated interest in this valuable plant. About eighty
years ago Russia started to cultivate eucalyptus for decorative purposes; later its interest was of a deeper
meaning. Today the Black Sea area has active plantations. About 15,000–18,000 seedlings are obtained
from 1 kilogram of seeds, which are then transplanted. The young trees yield leaves for oil extract, or are
cut and used as a tea. Uses: The tea, decoctions, oil, or nastoika with Russian vodka are on hand for all
conditions of respiratory malfunctions: colds, bronchitis, chest tightness, catarrh, etc. Externally: Skin
conditions of carbuncles, boils, wounds, ulcers.