Eucalyptus oil+pine needle oil

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

The combination of:

Eucalyptus oil (see Eucalyptiaetheroleum below)

Pine needle oil (see Pini turiones below)

has a mild antispasmodic, slightly antiseptic, hyperaemic, secretolytic and expectorant effect.

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

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.

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.

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

There are no known interactions with other substances.

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

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