EUCALYPTUS 



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EUPHONIA 



Eucalyptus (u-kal-ip'-tus) [pv, well ; KaAvirreiv, to 

 cover]. The leaves (lanceolate, after three years' 

 growth) of E. globulus, or Blue Gum, native to Aus- 

 tralia, but now cultivated in California. It contains 

 a volatile oil, that yields eiicalyptol, a camphor, 

 by distillation. It is an aromatic bitter, promoting 

 digestion. It is highly antiseptic and anti-malarial, 

 and is valuable in atonic dyspepsia and in intermittent 

 fevers. E., Ext. Dose gr. iij-x. E., Fid. Ext., 

 alcoholic. DosetT^x-^j. E. Gum (B. P.); also called 

 Australian Kino ; a red gum from the bark of the E. 

 corymbosa, E. resinifera, and E. rostrata of Austra- 

 lia. It is intensely astringent, and valuable in the treat- 

 ment of relaxed throat. Dose gr. ij-x. The genus 

 Eucalyptus embraces many species of trees and shrubs, 

 nearly all of which appear to have useful medicinal 

 properties. E. Honey, honey gathered by bees from 

 the flowers of various species of Eucalyptus. It is 

 highly aromatic, containing eucalyptol (17 per cent.), 

 cymol, and a terpene. It is valued in Australian 

 domestic practice as a cure for almost all catarrhal 

 troubles. E. Manna, a variety of manna produced 

 in Australia from E. viminalis, E. mannifera, and 

 E. dumosa. E. Ol., the volatile oil. Dose rt\v-xxx, 

 in capsules or emulsion. E., Tinct. Unof. Dose 

 Jss-ij. E. Unguentum (B. P.). Seldom used. 



Eucheuma {u-ku'-maK) [ebxvfioQ, well-flavored]. A 

 genus of sea-weeds. E. gelatinae and E. spinosum, 

 from S. E. Asian seas, afford some part of the agar- 

 agar of commerce. 



Euchlorin {ii-klo f -rin) [ei, well ; x^°>P°C> greenish]. A 

 mixture of chlorous acid and free chlorin. 



Euchroic Acid [u-kro'-ik\. See Acid. 



Euchylia (u-kll'-e-ah) [pv, well ; x v ^6c, the chyle]. A 

 normal condition of the chyle. 



Euchymia (u -klm f -e-ah) [ei>, well; ^ty^c, juice]. A 

 healthy condition of the fluids of the body. 



Eucinesia, Eukinesia {ii-kin-e'-se-ah) \pv, well; 

 K'vr/Gic, motion]. Normal power of movement. 



Eucrasia (11-kra' -ze-ah) \pv, well ; Kpaaic, mixture]. 

 Good health ; a sound constitution ; the reverse of 

 dyscrasia. 



Eucyclic (u-sik'-lik) [et>, well ; kvkKoc, a circle]. In 

 biology, applied to flowers, the organs in each whorl 

 of which equal in number, and alternate with, those 

 of the adjoining whorl. 



Eudiometer (11-de-om' -et-er) [evdia, oalm weather ; 

 fikrpov, measure] . An instrument for ascertaining the 

 purity of the air, and for the analysis of gases. 



Eudipleural {ii-de-plu'-ral) [ev, well ; die, two ; irlevpa, 

 side]. In biology, bilaterally symmetric. 



Euesthesia (u-es-the'-ze-ah) \_ev, well ; alodqcnc, sensa- 

 tion]. The sense of well-being ; vigor and normal 

 condition of the senses. 



Eugenesis (u-jen f -es-is) \_ev, well: yevecne, generation]. 

 In biology, fertility. 



Eugenia (u-je'-ne-ah) [after Prince Eugene of Savoy]. 

 A genus of more than 500 species of myrtaceous trees 

 and shrubs, mostly tropical. E. caryophylata yields 

 cloves, q. v. Pimenta is a product of E. pimenta. 

 Various other species are medicinal, and some afford 

 edible fruits. E. cheken. See Cheken. 



Eugenic Acid {u-jen'-ik). See Eugenol. 



Eugenin (u'-/en-in). See Caryophyllu^. 



Eugenol \u f -jen-ol) \_eugenia ; oleum, oil], C 10 H l2 O 2 . 

 Eugenic Acid ; a substance that occurs in clove-oil, 

 and in allspice. It is an aromatic oil that boils at 

 2 17° C. It is antiseptic, and a local anesthetic in 

 dentistry. Dose gr. xv, well diluted. Unof. 



Eukinesia (u-kin-e'-se-ah). See Eucinesia. 



Eulachon Oil, or Eulachoni Oleum {u'-lak-on, or 

 u-lak-o f -ni o'-leum) [native name in North Pacific 



islands]. Candle-fish Oil. The oil of the fish Thale- 

 ichthys paciftcus, or candlefish. It is less disagreeable 

 than cod-liver oil, for which it is often substituted. 

 Dose 3J-iv. Unof. 



Eulyptol (u-lip'-tol). An antiseptic substance com- 

 posed of six parts of salicylic acid and one part each 

 of carbolic acid and essence of eucalyptus. It does 

 not produce albuminates when applied to wounds. 

 Dose internally, 3 ij-iiss per diem. See Eucalyptus. 



Eumerism (ic' -mer-izni) [ti, well ; fiepog, a part]. In 

 biology, opposed to dysmerism ; an aggregate of 

 eumeristic parts. 



Eumeristic (u-mer-is' -tik) \pv, well ; /lepi^eiv, to divide]. 

 In biology, applied to an aggregation of like parts 

 arranged in a regular series, as a tapeworm. 



Eumerogenesis (u-me-ro-jen'-es-is) \_ev, well ; p-epoc, 

 division; yevecic, generation]. In biology, develop- 

 ment by fission, or the multiplication of like parts, 

 producing a regular series. 



Eumeromorph (u f -mer-o-?norf) \pv, well ; pipoc, a 

 division; fiopcby, shape]. An organism resulting from 

 eumerogenesis, as an arthrosporous bacillus-filament. 



Eunuch {ii'-nuk) [evvovxoq, guardian of the couch]. 

 One from whom the genital organs have been removed 

 or mutilated so as to render him impotent. 



Eunuchism («' ' -nuk-izm) \evvovxoc, guardian of the 

 couch]. The condition of being a eunuch. 



Euonymin iti-on' '-im-iri) [Evuvvfioc, having a good 

 name]. A precipitate from the tincture of Wahoo, 

 Euonymus americanus ; it is tonic, laxative, and ex- 

 pectorant. Dose ^ to 3 grains. Unof. 



Euonymus {tt-on f -im-us) [evuvvjioc, having a good 

 name]. I. A genus of celastraceous shrubs and trees. 

 2. Wahoo. The bark of E. atropurpureus is an astrin- 

 gent tonic and purgative, resembling rhubarb, jalap, 

 aloes, etc., but rather milder. It is beneficially em- 

 ployed in dropsy and hepatic affections. E., Ext. 

 Dose gr. j-v. E., Ext., Fid. Dose 3 ss-ij. E., 

 Tinct. (1 in 5). Dose IT^x-xl. E. americanus has 

 similar properties. 



Eupareunia (ii-par-u' -ne-ah ) \pi, well ; Ttapevvoc, 

 spouse]. Sexual compatibility. 



Eupathia, or Eupatheia {u-path-V '-ah ) [e'vnaOeia ; ev, 

 well; 7rd#oc, feeling]. I. Euphoria. 2. Sensitive- 

 ness to impressions. 



Eupatorin (upat-o' -rin) [evTvardpiov, agrimony]. I. A 

 precipitate from the tincture of Thoroughwort, Eupa- 

 torium perfoliatum ; it is aperient, emetic, febrifuge 

 and tonic. Dose 1 to 3 grains. Unof. 2. A crys- 

 talline glucosid from Eupatorium cannabinum of 

 Europe. See also Eupurpurin. 



Eupatorium {u-pat-o f -re-um) [tvirciTdpiov, agrimony]. 

 A genus of composite-flowered plants. In pharmacy, 

 Eupatorium denotes the leaves and flowering-tops of 

 E. perfoliatum, thoroughwort, or boneset. It is a bitter 

 tonic, diaphoretic, aperient and emetic, of value in re- 

 mittent and typhoid fevers, and thought, also, to be a 

 teniafuge. E., Fid. Ext. Dose HVx-5;j. E. pur- 

 pureum, trumpet-weed, another American species, 

 has similar qualities (see Eupurpurin), but is more 

 markedly diuretic, as is also E. amarissimum, of the 

 U. S. Many other species of this large genus are ac- 

 tively medicinal. 



Eupepsia {u-pep'-se-ah ) \pv, well ; tt{ttteiv, to digest]. 

 Sound or normal digestion. 



Eupeptic (u-pep'-tik) [ew, well; irtnreiv, to digest]. 

 Possessing a good digestion; promoting digestion. 



Euperistalsis (u-prr-is-tu/'-sis) [el, well; irepi, an mini : 

 (JT(i?.<7ic, compression]. The quiet peristaltic n 

 ments of the intestines in health. See Peristalsis. 



Euphonia {u-fi/ -ne-ah ) [<('•, well; 6<>r//, voice]. A 

 normal, good, and clear condition of the voice. 



