DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Oil of the mountain pine / mountain pine, which is obtained from fresh, crushed branches and the attached needles by steam distillation. Quality specified in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).
HMPC: not processed
ESCOP: not processed
Commission E: not processed
Folk: Externally: rheumatic complaints (heat therapy), nerve pain. For inhalation for colds of the upper respiratory tract.
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
to approx. 70% monoterpene hydrocarbons: pinene, Δ3-carene, myrcene, limonene and others; bornyl acetate; sesquiterpenes, including caryophyllene, longifolene and ß-cubebene.
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DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
Externally in alcoholic solutions, e.g. in rubbing alcohol, ointments, oils, baths: 5 g oil as bath additive for a full bath (35 - 38°C) 10-20 minutes bathing. For inhalation 2 to 3 drops of mountain pine oil to 1 L of hot water, inhale several times a day.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Skin and mucous membrane irritation
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Infants and toddlers up to 2 years of age because of possible vocal cramp (glottis spasm, laryngospasm) up to respiratory arrest. Never apply to the face! Use in children up to 4 years of age is not recommended.
Bronchial asthma and whooping cough! in the area of the eyes.
Major skin lesions, inflammatory skin diseases, fever, heart failure and high blood pressure.
