Scientific Name: Eucalyptus carnea

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  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    MYRTACEAE
  • Vegetation Type:
    Open forest.
  • Species List:
    Bush food, Bush medicine, RE 12.8.20. RE 12.9-10.17. RE 12.12.14.
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: Nectar sucked from flowers. Water extracted from roots. Bush medicine: Diarrhoea and dysentery - kino (gum) solution drunk. Bush medicine: Pad of chewed leaves often placed on wound to heal.; leaves and oil prescribed for everything.