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red gum
red gum 1n. Any of several eucalpytus trees, especially the widely planted species Eucalyptus camaldulensis, having smooth bark that peels off in strips, reddish wood, and lance-shaped, aromatic leaves.
red gum 2n. See strophulus.red gum n 1. (Plants) any of several Australian myrtaceous trees of the genus Eucalyptus, esp E. camaldulensis, which has reddish wood. See also blue gum 2. (Forestry) the hard red wood from this tree, used for making railway sleepers, posts, etc 3. (Plants) another name for sweet gum red′ gum′
n. 1. any of several eucalyptus trees, esp. Eucalyptuscamaldulensis, having a smooth, gray bark. 2. sweet gum (defs. 1, 2). Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  red gum - reddish-brown dried gummy exudation from any of several trees of the genus Eucalyptus especially Eucalyptus camaldulensiseucalyptus gum, eucalyptus kinoEucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus rostrata, river gum, river red gum - somewhat crooked red gum tree growing chiefly along rivers; has durable reddish lumber used in heavy constructiongum - any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying | | 2. | red gum - very large red gum treeEucalyptus calophylla, marrieucalypt, eucalyptus tree, eucalyptus - a tree of the genus Eucalyptus | | 3. | red gum - red gum tree of TasmaniaEucalyptus amygdalina, peppermint gum, pepperminteucalypt, eucalyptus tree, eucalyptus - a tree of the genus Eucalyptus | | 4. |  red gum - reddish-brown wood and lumber from heartwood of the sweet gum tree used to make furniturehazelwood, satin walnut, sweet gumgumwood, gum - wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum | | 5. |  red gum - a North American tree of the genus Liquidambar having prickly spherical fruit clusters and fragrant sapAmerican sweet gum, bilsted, Liquidambar styraciflua, sweet gum tree, sweet gumgenus Liquidambar, Liquidambar - sweet gumliquidambar - any tree of the genus Liquidambarliquidambar, sweet gum - aromatic exudate from the sweet gum tree |
red gum
red gum[′red ¦gəm] (pharmacology) eucalyptus gum gum1. A moderately high-density hardwood of the eastern and southern US; whitish to gray-green in color and of uniform texture; used for low-grade veneer, plywood, and rough cabinet work. 2. Any of a class of colloidal substances that are soluble or swell in water, exuded by or prepared from plants; sticky when moist.red gum
eucalyptus, Blue gum (trade name), Eucalyptus folium (trade name), Eucalyptus fructicetroum (trade name), Eucalyptus globulus (trade name), Eucalyptus polybractea (trade name), Eucalyptus smithii (trade name), gum tree (trade name), red gum (trade name), stringy bark tree (trade name), Tasmanium blue gum (trade name) Classification Therapeutic: antiasthmatics
Topical: Rheumatic complaints, nasal congestion, mouthwash, antiseptic, dentifrice Oral: Asthma; expectorant and cough suppressant; antisepticActionThe volatile oil, eucalyptol, stimulates secretion of saliva, promoting antitussive effects. It is a mild antispasmodic and antibacterial. It is a counterirritant, providing topical analgesia.Therapeutic effectsRelief of cough.PharmacokineticsAbsorption: Unknown.Distribution: Unknown.Metabolism and Excretion: Unknown.Half-life: Unknown.Time/action profile | ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
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Contraindications/PrecautionsContraindicated in: Inflammation of the GI tract and bile ducts; serious liver diseases; hypotension; kidney inflammation; do not apply to face, especially the nose, of babies and young children; Hypersensitivity.Use Cautiously in: Pregnancy and lactation (do not use in greater amounts than found in food); children (↑ susceptibility to toxic effects of oil); Ingestion of as little as 2-3 mL of essential oil may be toxic; greater amounts may be fatal. Alcohol-containing products should be used cautiously in patients with known intolerance or liver disease; Diabetes (leaf may have hypoglycemic activity).Adverse Reactions/Side EffectsCentral nervous system- cyanosis
- delirium
- drowsiness
- seizures (overdose) (life-threatening)
EndocrinologicGastrointestinal- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- epigastric pain
Respiratory- dyspnea
- PULMONARY EDEMA (overdose) (life-threatening)
InteractionsMay induce liver enzymes and ↓ efficacy of hepatically metabolized drugs ; May interfere with blood glucose control and antidiabetic drugs.Alcohol -containing preparations may interact with disulfiram and metronidazole.↑ toxicity when used with other pyrrolizidine alkaloid -containing herbs, including: alkanna, borage, Crotolaria spp, gravel root, Heliotropium spp, hemp agrimony, Henecio spp, hound’s tongue, petasites, colt’s foot, and Senecio species plants: dusty miller, alpine ragwort, groundsel, golden ragwort, and tansy ragwort.Oral (Adults) Asthma-200 mg of eucalyptol constituent of eucalyptus oil tid; Oil—300–600 mg eucalyptus oil per day and 0.05 mL–0.2 mL per dose; leaf—steep 2 g of leaf in 150 mL boiling water and strain. One cup of tea can be taken QD-TID; tincture (hydroalcoholic)—3–9 g/day.Topical (Adults and Children) Avoid use of undiluted essential oil. Essential oil diluted in vegetable oil is preferred (5–20%). Apply as needed to affected area. Do not apply to face, especially the nose, of babies and young children.AvailabilityBulk leaf: OTCtincture: OTCessential oil: OTCdiluted essential oil (5-20%): OTCNursing implicationsNursing assessment- Assess frequency and nature of cough and consistency and color of sputum. Unless contraindicated encourage fluid intake of 1500– 2000 mL per day to decrease viscosity of secretions and facilitate expectoration.
- Monitor blood sugar in diabetics.
Potential Nursing DiagnosesIneffective airway clearance (Indications)
Deficient knowledge, related to medication regimen (Patient/Family Teaching)
Implementation- Dilute the oral and topical formulations before use.
- Do not apply the topical formulation on the face, especially the nose, in infants and young children.
Patient/Family Teaching- Warn patients with chronic respiratory conditions or other medical co-morbidities not to take this herbal supplement without the advice of their health care provider.
- Caution diabetics that use of this herbal supplement may interfere with glycemic control.
- Inform patients that some formulations contain alcohol.
- Instruct patients that if diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or epigastric pain develops to stop this herbal supplement and report this to their health care provider.
- Advise patient to consult health care professional if cough is unresponsive cough or persistent cold symptoms occur.
Evaluation/Desired Outcomes- Decrease in intensity and frequency of cough.
eu·ca·lyp·tus guma dried gummy exudation from Eucalyptus rostrata and other species of Eucalyptus (family Myrtaceae); used as an astringent (in gargles and troches) and as an antidiarrheal agent. Synonym(s): red gumred gumn. See strophulus.FinancialSeeGUMred gum
Synonyms for red gumnoun reddish-brown dried gummy exudation from any of several trees of the genus Eucalyptus especially Eucalyptus camaldulensisSynonyms- eucalyptus gum
- eucalyptus kino
Related Words- Eucalyptus camaldulensis
- Eucalyptus rostrata
- river gum
- river red gum
- gum
noun very large red gum treeSynonyms- Eucalyptus calophylla
- marri
Related Words- eucalypt
- eucalyptus tree
- eucalyptus
noun red gum tree of TasmaniaSynonyms- Eucalyptus amygdalina
- peppermint gum
- peppermint
Related Words- eucalypt
- eucalyptus tree
- eucalyptus
noun reddish-brown wood and lumber from heartwood of the sweet gum tree used to make furnitureSynonyms- hazelwood
- satin walnut
- sweet gum
Related Wordsnoun a North American tree of the genus Liquidambar having prickly spherical fruit clusters and fragrant sapSynonyms- American sweet gum
- bilsted
- Liquidambar styraciflua
- sweet gum tree
- sweet gum
Related Words- genus Liquidambar
- Liquidambar
- sweet gum
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