Nilgiri / निलगिरी / Eucalyptus / Blue Gum Tree / Eucalyptus globulus

  • 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; 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.

Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits

  • Nutritional Benefit: Rich in antioxidants.

  • Medicinal Benefit: Fever reducer, Relieves congestion in Upper Nasal Cavity, Respiratory diseases, Antiseptic

Tribal Wisdom

  • 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.