does anyone have any knowledge of what eucalyptus can be used for? there’s a heck of alot of it around here and the recent rain made it release it’s strong sent so that the entire neighborhood smells of it. made me wonder what uses it has.
Not shur if you want to know anymore, but ai use it sometimes for to treat my mothers asthma.
Eucalyptus…
Its roots were sucked for water in the desert…it was used to dry out swamps in …Italy? Its leaves and flowers were made into an infusion for the flu, and as an expectorant. The leaves were also dried, crushed and either scattered as a roach repellant or pressed into cuts and scrapes for a mild antibiotic.
i studied up on it a bit since i posted this. it has a lot of great uses but is best known for it’s disinfectant qualities but the oils can be deadly when consumed in large amounts. here’s what i got from the interweb:
"Native to Australia, the Eucalyptus is a traditional Aboriginal remedy for a variety of ailments. Today, it is used worldwide in pills, liquids, inhalers, salves, and ointments for many common problems.
Internally, Eucalyptus appears to help relieve symptoms of colds, flu, chest congestion, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, and respiratory infections.
For internal use, Eucalyptus can be made into a tea or tincture. Teas can also be used as a gargle for relief of sore throat.
To make a tincture, place 200 grams of dried or 300 grams of fresh Eucalyptus leaves in a large sterilized jar. Cover completely with rum or vodka, seal, and let sit 10-14 days, shaking the jar every few days. After two weeks, place a cheesecloth or muslin cloth over the mouth of the jar and strain the contents into a new sterilized jar. Squeeze the soaked herb to get as much of the mixture as possible. Store in a dark place and take 1 teaspoon mixed with juice or water 2-3 times per day.
Externally, the antiseptic, slightly anesthetic, anti-bacterial, and warming properties of Eucalyptus make it a valuable resource treatment of burns, sores, ulcers, scrapes, boils, and wounds. Applied topically as an oil or ointment, it also helps relieve the pain of rheumatism, aching, pains, stiffness, and neuralgia. For outdoor enthusiasts, Eucalyptus rubbed into the skin seems to work well as an insect repellant, especially for mosquitoes and fleas. Rubbed into the chest, it relieves congestion and cough. Indeed, the Vick’s VapoRub smell is a familiar one to most of us, and with good reason - it works!
For relief of congestion, asthma, and respiratory problems, boil Eucalyptus leaves in water in a tightly covered pot, and then remove from heat and inhale the vapors. For an antiseptic bath, place Eucalyptus leaves in a mesh bag and hang under the bath faucet as you run a hot bath."
*be warned: eucalyptus should not be used if you’re pregnant or have weak kidneys.
sorry for not responding sooner. i forgot i posted this.
thanks for your responses though. 
That’s a beautiful tree. I remember walking by some in the dry savanna outside of Okahandja, Namibia and being intoxicated by their lovely scent , I love that smell!