In conclusion, C. sebestena stem bark essential oil obtained
through hydrodistillation has been analyzed using GC-MS and a
total of 19 compounds are identified. The major classes of
compounds identified are aliphatic hydrocarbons (72.73%) and
cyclic hydrocarbons (13.89%). The essential oil showed
promising antioxidant potential in the in vitro analysis. The
established antioxidant properties of C. sebestena stem bark oil
thus broaden the scope for its utilization in medicine as well as in
the food industry. The essential oil showed promising antioxi-
dant potential suggesting that C. sebestena could be exploited
further for utilization in medicine and the food industry.