Eucalyptus Mannifera
Latin Name: Eucalyptus Mannifera
Common Name: Brittle Gum or Red spotted Gum
It is found in Southeastern Australia - endemic
Active Ingredient: 1,8-Cineole also known as Eucalyptol which is a monoterpene found in the essential oils of Eucalyptus
Uses:
Respiratory Relief - mucolytic effect, relieving coughs, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis and sore throats. Administered via steam inhalation
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial and Antiseptic agent
Some research suggest that eucalyptol enhances alertness and memory when inhaled
Side Effects:
Toxic in large doses, especially in children
Eucalyptol is approved by the FDA to be added to food for odour and taste enhancement
Eucalyptus Mannifera can be found in the Department of Pharmacology of Trinity College Dublin, based in St. James’s University Hospital in the Historical Medicinal Collection.
Reference list for Eucalyptus Mannifera
Wikipedia Contributors (2023). Eucalyptus mannifera. Wikipedia.
Australian National Botanic Gardens, P.A. (n.d.). Eucalyptus mannifera - Growing Native Plants. [online] www.anbg.gov.au. Available at: https://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/gnp7/eucalyptus-mannifera.html.
