Eucalyptus oil+pine needle oil

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Fixed combination of eucalyptus oil and pine needle oil which has the status of a recommendation according to Commission E and is therefore referred to as a sample.

Effects
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The combination of:

Eucalyptus oil (see eucalyptus below)

Pine needle oil (see Pini turiones below)

has a slightly antispasmodic, slightly antiseptic, hyperemic, secretolytic and expectorant effect

Field of application/use
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A fixed combination of eucalyptus oil and pine needle oil is used for a catarrh of the airways.

Dosage
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Eucalyptus oil and pine needle oil are each present in concentrations between 3 and 10 %. For preparations containing essential oils, their concentration is 50%. A combination of this composition is usually used in the form of an ointment for rubbing in or as a tincture for inhalation.

Undesirable effects
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In rare cases, there may be increased irritation of the skin and mucous membranes and an increase in bronchospasms. Diarrhoea, vomiting and nausea can occur if not used properly.

Contraindication
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In infants, toddlers and the diseases bronchial asthma and whooping cough, a preparation of this combination must not be used on the face.

Interactions
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There are no known interactions with other substances.

Trade names
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Bonatussin Inhalate 10 ml N1, Bronchoforton® Children's Balm 8.65% / 7.45% ointment, Eucabal® Balm S, Grippastad® Mild Cold Balsam, Pinimenthol® Mild Cold Balsam, Pinimenthol® Cold Inhalate, Pinimenthol® Cold Ointment, Sanopinwern® Inhalate, Stas Mild Cold Balsam, Transpulmin® Cold Balsam for Children, Tumarol® Children's Balsam N

Literature
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  1. Schilcher H (2016) In: Guide to Phytotherapy, Urban & Fischer Verlag Munich, p. 362.

Outgoing links (2)

Eucalyptus; Pini turiones;