VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS OF THE FLOWERS AND LEAVES OF EUCALYPTUS OLEOSA CULTIVATED IN CENTRAL IRAN

摘要

Eucalyptus oleosa, which belonges to the Myrtaceae family, is native to Australia. Eucalyptus leaves contain essential oil and this oil gives the leaves their characteristic fragrance. From the time of European settlement, there has been considerable interest in the properties of essential oils of indigenous Australian plants, in particular Eucalyptus. In 1788, this genus was named Eucalyptus by L'Heriter. The word is derived from the Greek words eu (welt) and kalypto (I cover) and is alladed to the observation that the flower-bud covers the stamens until they are fully developed. Medicinally, Eucalyptus oil is used for the treatment of bronchial ailments, where it works by stimulating mucous secretion, and as an antiseptic agent.