Department of Chemistry, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
Research Article
Investigation of Essential Oil Composition Variation with Age of Eucalyptus globulus Growing in Ethiopia
Author(s): Yoseph Shiferaw, Abayneh Kassahun, Abebe Tedla*, Gezu Feleke and Amare Ayalew Abebe
Various types of aromatic and medicinal plants are available in Ethiopia from which the essential oil can be extracted for different purpose. Eucalyptus plant is most common among them. Despite its availability the variation of essential oils of Eucalyptus globulus with ages, the chemical constituents of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil of Ankober origin has not previously been examined. Thus, the aim of this study is to assess the variation of essential oil with ages in Eucalyptus globulus tree grown at Ankober district, Ethiopia. Most part of Ankober is covered by Eucalyptus globulus, locally known as ‘Nech-Baharzaf’. Essential Eucalyptus leaves having different ages were collected and subjected to steam distillation to determine the quality and quantity of essential oil (main components of the oils). Eucalyptus .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-6836.19.7.360
