Eucalyptus Ingredient and Leaves Raw Material eucalyptus citriodora essential oil

1.Medicinal and antiseptic

Eucalyptus oil has antibacterial effects on pathogenic bacteria in the respiratory tract.Inhaled eucalyptus oil vapor is a decongestant and treatment for bronchitis. Cineole controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti

inflammatory cytokine inhibition.Eucalyptus oil also stimulates immune system response by effects on the gocytic ability of human monocyte derived macroges.

Eucalyptus oil also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities as a topically applied liniment ingredient.

Eucalyptus oil is also used in personal hygiene products for antimicrobial properties in dental care and soaps. It can also be applied to wounds to prevent infection.

2.Repellent and biopesticide

Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is used as an insect repellent and biopesticide.

3.Flavouring

Eucalyptus oil is used in flavouring. Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is used as a flavouring at low levels (0.002%) in various products, including baked goods, confectionery, meat products andbeverages. Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial activity against a broad range of foodborne human pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms.

4.Fragrance

Eucalyptus oil is also used as a fragrance component to impart a fresh and clean aroma in soaps, detergents, lotions and perfumes.

5.Industrial

Research shows that cineole-based eucalyptus oil (5% of mixture) prevents the separation problem with ethanol and petrol fuel blends. However, production costs are currently too high for the oil to be economically viable as a fuel.