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Mountain Ash Eucalyptus

About Eucalyptus

  • Botanical Name: Eucalyptus torquata
  • Common Name: Mountain Ash Eucalyptus
  • Family: Myrtaceae
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Size: Up to 300 feet high, 24 feet wide

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Companion Plants for Eucalyptus

Good companion planting options for Eucalyptus torquata include Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender), and Helichrysum italicum (Common Everlasting). These plants can be grown together in a garden without any negative effects on each other.30

Harvesting Eucalyptus

If you want to harvest Eucalyptus torquata as an edible plant (the flowers are also edible), simply pick fresh flowers during early spring when they're abundant on healthy trees. This way, you can enjoy their mildly sweet flavor while enjoying the benefits of this beneficial plant for yourself and your family.30

Nutritional Data for Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a good source of vitamins C and A, along with folate (vitamin B9), niacin (vitamin B3), and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). The seeds are also rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.30

Recipes With Eucalyptus

Selection & Storage

You can store eucalyptus leaves in an airtight container or glass jar away from direct sunlight for up to one year. To dry the leaves, remove them from their stems and bundle them tightly together with rubber bands before hanging them upside-down in a dark place where air is circulating. The whole process will take around two weeks depending on humidity levels. Remember not to use eucalyptus oil because it contains large quantities of toxic esters that can be dangerous for humans, pets and other wildlife.30

Tips For Using Eucalyptus

Health Benefits

The oil extracted from its leaves and young branches has been used for centuries as a natural remedy against inflammation, pain, coughs, and colds due to its high content of terpenes (like eucalyptol) that are also responsible for the strong scent it gives off when broken. However, some essential oils in this species can cause contact dermatitis or irritations on the skin, so they should be used with caution.30

Other uses include:

  • Arthritis
  • Bacterial tooth decay
  • Bladder diseases
  • Bronchitis
  • Burns and wounds
  • Cold soars
  • Decongestant (vapor)
  • Diabetes (might lower blood sugar)
  • Fever
  • Flu
  • Immune system stimulant
  • Insect repellant
  • Pain relief
  • Periodontitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Soar throat
  • Ulcers

Medical Disclaimer

Bounty Gardens is strictly an information website about gardening and wellness topics. It is not intended for medical advice. It does not take the place of medical advice or treatment from a physician. Readers should consult their own doctor or a qualified healthcare professional for specific health concerns and questions. Bounty Gardens does not recommend or endorse any products.
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