One of the largest trees in the world, the fastest growing Eucalyptus can reach heights of over 250 feet and send out a vast network of roots, which literally drain marshy areas. In fact it has proven highly effective in eliminating malarial swamps in a number of hot, humid countries. A famed 19th-century botanist and explorer, Baron Ferdinand von Muller, suggested that the fragrant exhalations of the leaves might be antiseptic. The french government accordingly sent eucalyptus seeds to Algeria during the 1850's, and the drying ability of the roots was accidentally discovered, with the result of many of that countries marshy "fever districts" being converted into healthful dry areas. While the botanical history of the genus Eucalyptus, is not yet thoroughly established, it is noted as being extensive and almost exclusively an Australian family of trees. The medicinal uses of this tree are many. The oil of eucalyptus, in small doses is a gentle stimulant. The aromatic oil contained in the leaves is mixed with water, boiled and the steam inhaled to relieve respiratory ailments, particularly bronchitis, and asthma. The oil is also applied locally as a chest rub for lower respiratory infections and to treat chapped skin and dandruff. The leaves and the oil also may be used as an antiseptic, a deodorant, and as an expectorant. Eucalyptus Globulus has for a long time been know as a remedy for intermittent fever among the natives of the countries of its origin. It is stated that more than 40 years ago the corvette, "La Favorite", being in the vicinity of Botany Bay, had her crew decimated by a pernicious fever, and that a perfect recovery ensued among those remaining upon using an infusion of the leaves. Esoterically the leaves are used to stuff healing poppets, and are carried for protection.....