PHARMACAL PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE. 99 



The species occurs in a great variety of forms, by some systematists 

 given the rank of species. 



Eschscholtzia douglasii is probably a form of the species. It is 

 much used by Indians in the treatment of headache, as an emetic, to 

 check the secretion of milk, to relieve stomach-ache, toothache, and as 

 a poultice to ulcers and sores. 



351. Eucalyptus species. Blue gum. Red gum, etc. Myrtacece. 

 Some one hundred or more species, varieties and forms of ' the 



genus eucalyptus have been introduced into the State, and all thrive 

 well. E. globulus is perhaps the most common. The oil is manufac- 

 tured and is used in the treatment of congestive headache, given in 

 es of five minims. Eucalyptol is much used as an antiseptic, in 

 treatment of malaria, as an ingredient of cough drops and other 

 cough remedies, as a stimulating antiseptic in tooth powders and 

 pastes, in the treatment of malaria, etc. 



There is a voluminous literature on the botany, range, distribution, 

 uses and products of the various species and varieties. There are 

 several very important English monographs, and much of the work 

 done by English investigators is recorded in the Pharmaceutical 

 Journal and Translations, which should be consulted. 



While the oil is manufactured in California, the industry is as yet 

 not carried on on a large scale. A "boiler compound" is manufac- 

 tured as a by-product of the oil by one firm. 



352. Eugenia michelii Lam. Cayenne or Surinam cherry. All- 

 spice. Myrtacece. 



Cultivated in the southern portions of the State. Berries edible, 

 with a spicy, aromatic flavor. Much esteemed for jellies. The bark 

 and leaves of several species are used medicinally. (U. S. Disp.) 

 E. jambosa, E. pimento (allspice) and other species are cultivated in 

 the warmer portions of the State. 



353. Eulophus bolanderi C. and R. Umbelliferce. 



Indians collect the roots in large quantities and eat them raw or 

 cooked. A staple article of diet, equal in importance to the bulbs of 

 Calochartus (Mariposa lily). Taste not unlike that of the chestnut. 



354. Eupatorium bolanderi D.C. Composite. 



The Apache Indians are said to use this plant as a substitute for 

 tobacco. It has narcotic properties. Smoking it produces nervous 

 tremors (U. S. Geol. Surv., Wheeler's Rep. Bot., p. 45.) 



355. Eupatorium wrightii Gray. Boneset. Composite. 



This species requires study. Perhaps similar in properties to E. 

 perfoliatum, E. purpureum, E. teucrifolium and E. fceniculaceum. 



