Eucalypti aetheroleum

Essential oils (eucalyptus oil) obtained from the branches and leaves of the eucalyptus tree by steam distillation. The best known representative from which eucalyptus oils are obtained is the Eucalyptus globulus the "Blue Eucalyptus". In its oils, depending on rectification (= post-distillation to lower certain ingredients), the following ingredients are detected:

• 60-85% cineol (eucalyptol)
• 25% monoterpenes, triterpenes (2-4% ursolic acid derivatives), sesquiterpenes, sesquiterpenes (e.g. eudesmol), monoterpenes, monoterpene ketones and esters.

The content of cineole (see also tea tree oil) should be indicated in percent on the container.

Eucalyptus oil is used in bee care as an active agent against mite infestation. Furthermore, it acts as a repellent.

From Eucalyptus pauciflora (snow eucalyptus) a 1% oil is obtained with a high content of cineol and a proven antifungal efficacy against tinea pedum and tinea corporis.

HMPC monograph: Eucalyptus leaves and eucalyptus oil: traditional - useESCOP
monograph: (Eucalyptus oil): internally: adjuvant treatment of chronic respiratory complaints, bronchitis and bronchial asthma, and symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory tract catarrh; externally for colds and rheumatic complaintsCommission
E monograph: (Eucalyptus leaves): respiratory tract colds.
Commission Emonograph: (eucalyptus oil): colds of the respiratory tract (internal and external), and rheumatic complaints (external).

Only the essential oil of eucalyptus and the 1,8-cineole isolated from it are used medicinally.

Eucalyptus oil is used as an antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antipyretic and expectorant. The dosage is 5-20 drops several times a day. Elimination is also done by breathing air.

Infants and small children under 3 years of age: glottic spasm, laryngospasm! up to respiratory arrest!

Pregnancy and lactation in the absence of examinations

A fixed combination of camphor + eucalyptus oil + purified turpentine oil consists of:

• Eucalyptus oil
• Camphor
• Terebinthinae aetheroleum rectificatum(purified turpentine oil).

It has a light antispasmodic, antiseptic, hyperemic and sputum stimulating effect. In addition, this combination has secretolytic, respiratory, bronchospasmolytic, toning effects on the patient's circulation and is used in the treatment of respiratory catarrhs and muscle and joint pain in non-inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

Another fixed combination consists of

Eucalyptus oil + pine needle oil and is offered as Tumarol® children's balm.

Angocin® N ointment Precutan, Aspecton® balm, Babiforton® inhalant, Babix inhalant (external), Bronchicum® nalsam with eucalyptus oil, Bronchodurat® ointment, Dolexamed® fluid, Dolo-cyl® oil - muscle and joint oil, Menthol, cold balsam-ratiopharm®, Hustagil® cold balsam, Ilon® abscess ointment, Insprio® N solution for gargling, Kneipp® cold balsam N, Leukona® eucaline bath, Liniplant® inhaler, Lyobalsam® S Ointment, Makatussin® Balsam with Menthol, Mentholon Original® N, Monopax® N Cough Balm, Nerve Cream Fides S, Nervfluid Fides S, Palatol® Ointment N, Palatol® Distillate, Pinimenthol® Bath, Pinimenthol® S Ointment, Pinimenthol® Liquidum N, Piniol® Balm N, Repha-Os® Mouth Spray, Rheumatism ointment con ct, stas® Cold ointment, stas® Mild Cold Ointment, Tussamag® Cold Balsam N

The extracts of the different types of eucalyptus are not suitable for children < 6 years due to their ingredients.

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