

EUCALYPTUS EUGENIOIDES. 



name from the saturated green and dense foliage which gives to this tree the aspect of an 

 Eugenia, in contrast to many Eucalypts with lightr-green and scanty foliage. 



The remarks on the therapeutic value of Eucalyptus-oil, which liquid can also be remunera- 

 tively distilled from the species here alluded to, are continued from the article under E. acmenoides. 

 Prof. Gimbert already in 1870 demonstrated clinically the eligibility of Eucalyptus-oil in surgical 

 treatment. He bandaged contused wounds simply with fresh crushed Eucalyptus-leaves, and 

 even in cedematous or incipient gangrenous complications the effect was remarkable ; gunshot 

 wounds, even after long unsuccessful treatment by other applications, yielded to the Eucalyptus 

 treatment ; the pus in these cases becomes soon inodorous, and healthy granulation is induced. 

 Dr. Fouque found, that in defects of the cutis after smallpox, rapid cicatrisation was brought about 

 by the application of contused Eucalyptus-leaves. Prof. Gubler in 1871 recommended the use of 

 Eucalyptol against phagedasnic and also gangrenous ulcers, to initiate a healthy granulation. 

 Dr. Cochet was the first, to apply either the alcoholic tincture of Eucalyptus-leaves or their 

 aqueous distillate for dressings in so formidable cases as necrosis and carcinoma ; the general 

 results were, according to the particularity of the instances, either healthy granulation or in 

 incurable cases at least cessation of fetidity. Drs. Marcano, Labbe'e and Aquilar early corroborated 

 the experiences of their clinical predecessors in this direction, these surgeons using however 

 Eucalyptus-tincture, or a diluted alcoholic solution of the oil, or an infusion, or the dry powder 

 of Eucalyptus-leaves. The particulars of the results, obtained early by these circumspect 

 practitioners, are detailed in Prof. Hugo Schulz's treatise, as well as many of the subsequent 

 observations, briefly allnded to on the present occasion. Prof. Siegen used gauze-bandage 

 saturated with a solution of Eucalyptus-oil after operations on caseous lymphatic glands, on genu 

 valgum, lipoma, caries, phlegmone, hygroma, periarticular abscess of the knee, after elbow- 

 resection, also extensive scalds ; the lotion consisted of 1 part Euc.-oil dissolved in 5 parts alcohol, 

 and subsequent dilution with 40 parts water ; a dressing of that strength requires removal after 

 three days ; one with 5 per cent, oil can be left unchanged for four or five days. Eczema, apt to 

 arise from thymol-dressings, does not occur under Euc. bandage. Professor Siegen also found the 

 pus in similar cases scanty and odorless, and noticed the healing process to be one of comparative 

 rapidity. Prof. Busch employed also in his clinic the Eucalyptus-oil as an antiseptic ; but he 

 found, that acclusive bandage, sprinkled with pure oil, produced irritating effects. He however 

 applied the undiluted oil by a brush with excellent results in the following cases : Excision of 

 keloid, tubercular inflammation of tendon-sheet, periproctic and other abscesses, various ulcera- 

 tions, in cancer after operation. What adds to the value of this oil in surgery is the fact, that its 

 application is always painless. For rinsing not only accidental wounds but also those after 

 operations Prof. Busch uses an aqueous lotion of Eucalyptus-oil of 2-3 per cent, strength, when 

 the effect proved to be quite as good as with any other antiseptic. 



EXPLANATION OF ANALYTIC DETAILS.!, an unexpanded flower, the lid lifted; 2, longitudinal section of an 

 unexpanded flower ; 3, some of the outer stamens detached ; 4 and 5, back- and front-view of an anther, with portion of 

 filament ^; 6, style and stigma ; 7 and 8, transverse and longitudinal section of a fruit ; 9 and 10, fertile and sterile seeds ; 

 11, portion of a leaf; all figures magnified, but to various extent. 



