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Eucalyptus globulus Labill. is an aromatic tree in the Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae) which commonly attains a height of 150-180 feet and a diameter of 4-7 feet. It has a straight trunk up to two-thirds of its total height and a well-developed crown. Eucalyptus globulus essential oil (EGEO) is considered as a potential.
Many species of the Eucalyptus have been used widely in folk medicine for a variety of medicinal applications. However, Eucalyptus oil has been known for hundreds of years as antibacterial, anti-fungicidal and antiseptic in nature ource of bioactive compounds with significant biological activity.
The major applications in the fragrance industry include the preparation of creams, deodorizers, detergents, lotions, perfumes, soaps etc. The essential oil is also used in food and beverage preparations, aromatherapy, and phytotherapy in countries like China, India, South Africa, Portugal, Brazil and Tasmania. In the food industry, eucalyptus oil is used as a flavoring agent in chewing gums, ice-creams, confectionery and deterjent industry. It is also used in water disinfection plants. The Eucalyptus is rich in bioac- tive compounds such as eucalyptol, eudesmol, limonene
α- and β-pinene and terpineol etc. Eucalyptus oil particularly from E. citriodra is a major source of citronellal which has been used universally in fragrance and chemical industries. essential oil also possesses anti-diabetic,anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The main components of ucalyptus 1,8-cineole, p-cimene, a-pinene, and a-limonene .