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Taxonomy: Kingdom : Plantae
Order
: Myrtales
, Family
: Myrtaceae
Genus
: Eucalyptus
Species
: E. globulus
Chemical
Composition:
The main chemical components of
eucalyptus oil are a-pinene, b-pinene, a-phellandrene,
1,8-cineole, limonene, terpinen-4-ol, aromadendrene, epiglobulol,
piperitone,globulol,70-85%
1,8-cineole (eucalyptol),acylphloroglucinol
derivatives
, which is also present in other plant
oils. Eucalyptol is used as an ingredient in some mouthwash and
dental preparations, as an endodontic solvent, and may possess
antimicrobial properties. ListerinexAE mouthrinse is a combination
of essential oils (eucalyptol, menthol, thymol, methyl salicylate),
which has been shown to be efficacious for the reduction of dental
plaque and gingivitis etc.
Part
used :
Leaves,
Roots, Seed pods..
Refrence:
Chemical constituents:
Anti-hyperglycemic
activity:
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The use of medicinal herbs by diabetic Jordanian
patients.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17182483
- Antihyperglycemic actions of Eucalyptus globulus
(Eucalyptus) are associated with pancreatic and extra-pancreatic
effects in mice. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9868176
- Traditional plant treatments for diabetes.
Studies in normal and streptozotocin diabetic mice.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2210118
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