Luya-luyahan
Scientifc names:
Curcuma zedoaria
Amomum zedoaria
Costus luteus Blanco
C. nigricans Blanco
C. zerumbet Roxb.
C. pandurata Roxb.
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Tag: cineol
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
Scientific name: Eucalyptus globules
Also known as: Blue gum eucalyptus
Uses
Antiseptic and deodorant- apply crushed leaves on affected area.
Cough and asthma- take decoction of leaves as tea.
Insect repellant – burn leaves.
Constituents
Volatile oil , cineol, d-alpha pinene, camphene, fenchene, butyric acid and capronic aldehydes , ethyl, amyl, and iso amyl alcohols, acetic acid, cymol, sesquiterpene, eudesmol, 1-pinocarveol.
Source: National formulary