Ethnobotanical and phytopharmacological notes on Eucalyptus erythrocorys L | Eucalyptus erythrocorys L. notes ethnobotanique et phytopharmacologique
2015
Eucalyptus erythrocorys L. is a tree belonging to the Myrtacea family and originates from Western Australia. This species is of great industrial interest (good quality paper pulp, cellulose, firewood, coal, shelterbelts, beeforage and ornamental tree). Eucalyptus erythrocorys L. is used by honey producers due to its intense and regular flowering to produce a delicious honey with camphorated flavour enhanced by persistent woody notes, indicated against colds. This Myrtaceae is known throughout the world as fertilizer and herbicide and also as medicinal plant with interesting therapeutic values due to the pharmacological activities of the phytochemical compounds in the extracts of the plant (essential oils…). Its essential oil has broncho-dilatory properties. It is one of the best stomachic against atonic dyspepsia as well as against chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa and intestinal mucosa. In addition, the essential oils of Eucalyptus erythrocorys L. are known for their bactericidal, fungicidal, healing, febrifuge, parasiticide and deodorant properties. The antiseptic properties on respiratory and urinary tract as antispasmodic and the deworming ability of this tree are also well known.
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