Nilgiri / निलगिरी / Eucalyptus / Blue Gum Tree / Eucalyptus globulus
Other Names
Local Name: Nilgiri / निलगिरी
Common Name: Eucalyptus / Blue Gum Tree
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Status & Habitat
Habitat: Tree
Occurrence: Woodland and forest in moist valleys
Season of Availability: Year-round
Geography: Southeastern Australia
Method of Propagation: Seed propagation
Part used for Propagation: Seed dispersal
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Leaves
Can be Eaten Raw: No
Method of Consumption
Raw: N/A
Ripe: N/A
Both Raw & Ripe: N/A
Dangerous Form to Consume: Raw plant
As Food: Essential oil made from fresh or dried leaves is used as a sweetener for baked goods or ice cream; otherwise used medicinally.
As Medicine: Oil is commonly used for coughs, colds, sore throats, and infections; a tree produces an astringent oleo-resin used for treating diarrhea and bladder inflammation.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: N/A
Boiling Before Cooking: N/A
Pickling: N/A
Brining: N/A
Fermenting: N/A
Drying for later Consumption: N/A
Overall Method: Essential oil may be used as a sweetening agent.
Tribal Wisdom: Oil is commonly used for coughs, colds, sore throats, and infections; tree produces an astringent oleo-resin used for treating diarrhea and bladder inflammation.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Add a few drops to about 100g of food to make it taste sweeter and earthier.
Nilgiri / निलगिरी / Eucalyptus / Blue Gum Tree / Eucalyptus globulus
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