Latin, Eucalyptus

Eng., Eucalyptus. Synonym, Blue Gum Leaves. The dried leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, collected from the older parts of the tree.

Average Dose

30 grains (2 Gm.).

Official Preparation and Constituents.

Fluidextractum Eucalypti

Eng., Fluidextract of Eucalyptus. Average Dose.-30 minims (2 mils).

Oleum Eucalypti

Eng., Oil of Eucalyptus. Average Dose.-8 minims (0.5 mil).

Eucalyptol

Eng., Eucalyptol. An organic compound obtained from the volatile oil of Eucalyptus and other sources. A colorless liquid, very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

Average Dose

5 minims (0.3 mil).

Therapeutic Action

Antiseptic, rubefacient, expectorant, antispasmodic.

Uses

Principally employed as Eucalyptol in sprays or inhalations for nasal catarrh, acute rhinitis, hay fever, asthma, bronchitis, etc. Sometimes used externally in the treatment of ulcers and various skin diseases.

Administration

Eucalyptol and the Oil of Eucalyptus are frequently employed in oily sprays. Liquid petrolatum is an excellent vehicle. If used in aqueous solutions the quantity must be comparatively small. For external use they may be prescribed in bland oils, or such ointment vehicles as Petrolatum.

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Spray nose and throat every three hours.

Eugenol

See Caryophyllus, p. 119.

Extractum Aconiti

See Aconitum.

Extractum Belladonnae Foliorum

See Belladonna.

Extractum Cannabis

See Cannabis.

Extractum Cascarae Sagradae

See Cascara Sagrada.

Extractum Cimicifugae

See Cimicifuga.

Extractum Colchici Cormi

See Colchicum.

Extractum Colocynthidis

See Colocynthis.

Extractum Colocynthidis Compositum

See Colocynthis.

Extractum Ergotae

See Ergota.

Extractum Fellis Bovis

See Fel Bovis.

Extractum Gelsemii

See Gelsemium.

Extractum Gentianae

See Gentiana.

Extractum Glycyrrhizae

See Glycyrrhiza.

Extractum Glycyrrhizae Purum

See Glycyrrhiza.

Extractum Hydrastis

See Hydrastis.

Extractum Hyoscyami

See Hyoscyamus.

Extractum Malti

See Maltum.

Extractum Nucis Vomicae

See Nux Vomica.

Extractum Opii

See Opium.

Extractum Physostigmatis

See Physostigma.

Extractum Rhei

See Rheum.

Extractum Stramonii

See Stramonium.

Extractum Sumbul

See Sumbul.

Extractum Taraxaci

See Taraxacum.

Extractum Viburni Prunifolii

See Viburnum Prunifolium.