What Drug Is In Eucalyptus?: An Analysis of Eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole)
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Over 700 species of eucalyptus trees produce a volatile oil, with *Eucalyptus globulus* being the most widely used medicinal species. The key pharmacological drug in eucalyptus essential oil is **eucalyptol**, or 1,8-cineole, a compound with significant medicinal properties.
