The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-07-16
Aa!titalt,I!t!!ral.
A rree That pestroys Malaria.


A Tree That Destroys Malaria.
We would suggest to the head of the
Agricultural Department of the State
University that he send to California
for specimens of the tree referred to
below, and give it a fair trial, to ascer.
tain whether it can be acclimated and
made to stand our winters.
Although Minnesota is exceptionally
healthy, there is nevertheless good
deal Of ill health among our farmers
which can be traced to the influence OF
malaria. 1T be true that there is a
tree which destroys malaria it will prove
as valuable boon to the human race
as the bark of the cinchona tree:--for
the latter cures that which the former
would prevent.
1t would cost but little to procure
the trees and try the experiment
From the San Francisco Bulletin.
The eucalyptus globulus, or Austral.
ian gum tree, is favorably known to all
residents Of California, where probably
not less than 1000, 900 trees are planted
In this city, in front of handsome resi-
dences, you will find it with its mag
nificent dropping branches making an
effective and graceful shade tree. In
Oakland, the broad avenues are lined
with them. Eucalyptus FORESTS are
planted in the country surrounding
Oakland; and, in fact, in every county
Of this State where the cold winter will
permit it to live, the eucalyptus will be
found growing.
The wonderful properties OF this tree
have only within the past few years
been discovered and appreciated. 1t is
Justly claimed that when the tree flour
ishes in low, marshy and feverish dis
tricts all miasma will cease. 1t de-
stroys the malarial element in aay at
mosphere where it grows, and IS great
absorbent of moisture. draining the
subsoil almost as thoroughly as reg.
ular system of piping.
The eucalyptus is an evergreen, and
is found in its native country, lIas'
mania.) in boundless forests, both on
the hillside and in the lowlands, under
extremes of climate, both as to heat
and cold, ranging from $50 to 20 de-
grees Fahrenheit. Whether it will en-.
dure greater degree of cold we think
has as Yet been undetermined. 1t is,
however. worthy Of trial.
In consequence of its anti-febrile
qualities, the English Government has
planted it extensively in the East
Indies and Africa, in fever districts.
with the most satisfactory results. In
France, Cuba, Spain, Mexico, and many
other places where malaria, fever, ague
and other pestilential diseases prevailed
the eucalypti have also been planted
The wonderful properties Of this tree
have been discussed by many scientific
institutions in Europe. In the Acad.
envy of Sciences in this city its medical
and anti-miasmatic qualities have re
ceiyed considerable attention. Dr.
Pigne Dupuytren testified before that
academy of the virtues Of the euca
lyptus, and stated that he and DIR
D'Olivera had tested it in the French
hospital. In the garden surrounding
this hospital large number OF thu
trees are planted for sanitary purposes
1t had been found eficacious in thu
treatment Of affections of the laryn,
and of mucous membrane in general
Experiments, carefully made, hav'
proved that in medical preparation i
cures cases Of intermittent fever agains
which quinine alone proves powerless
1t is also valuable as disinfectant.