Eucalyptol from leaves - Specimen details

Eucalyptol from leaves - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 55208

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Plant Name 67.01 MYRTACEAE Eucalyptus globulus Entry Book Number 159.1886
Artefact Name Eucalyptol from leaves Vernacular Name
Iso Country Australia TDWG Region Australia
Parts Held Eucalyptol from leaves Geography Description Australia, Victoria
Uses Eucalyptol from leavesUse: MEDICINES - Respiratory System Disorders User: Man TDWG use MEDICINES - Respiratory System Disorders
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Notes: Label source: Eucalyptol C12 H20 O. (vapour density 6.22) (Bosistos). From Eucalyptus globulus. This volatile body is a homologue of Camphor, and appears to be two steps higher in the series. Its vapour, mixed with air, is fresh, agreeable when inhaled,, and is employed as a therapeutical agent in bronchial and diptheritic aflictions. Quantity employed from half to one teaspoonful, with half a pint of hot water in the inhaler.

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