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Eucalyptus Tree (Safeda): Everything You Need to Know About Benefits, Uses & Cultivation English Name Eucalyptus Sanskrit Name Sugandhapatra, Tailaparna, Tailaparni (names used in Ayurvedic literature for aromatic eucalyptus leaves) Botanical Name Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Hindi Name Safeda, Nilgiri Introduction Eucalyptus is one of the world's fastest-growing and most economically valuable trees. Native to Australia and Tasmania, it belongs to the Myrtaceae family and is now cultivated in more than 90 countries, including India. The tree is widely grown for timber, paper production, essential oil extraction, fuelwood, honey production, and medicinal uses. There are more than 700 species of eucalyptus, although Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum) is the species most commonly used for medicinal purposes because its leaves contain high amounts of eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) , the major component responsible for its distinctive aroma and therapeutic properties. Its fragrant leaves,...