Eucalyptus (Stringybark)
Eucalyptus globulus
About Eucalyptus (Stringybark)
Eucalyptus (Stringybark) (Eucalyptus globulus) is a herb used in the Aboriginal Australian Medicine tradition to help with Respiratory Issues, Fever, Headache, and Cold, among 5 other conditions it addresses. The leaves and essential oil are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Eucalyptus globulus, the Tasmanian bluegum, southern blue-gum or blue gum, is an evergreen tree, one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia. They typically grow from 30–55 m (98–180 ft) tall. The tallest currently known specimen in Tasmania is 90.7 m (298 ft) tall. There are historical claims of even taller trees, the tallest being 101 m (331 ft). The natural distribution of the species includes Tasmania and southern Victoria (particularly the Otway Ranges and southern Gippsland). There are also...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist