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.
Eucalyptus oil+pine needle oil
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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.
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A fixed combination of eucalyptus oil and pine needle oil is used for a catarrh of the airways.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There are no known interactions with other substances.
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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
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Schilcher H (2016) In: Guide to Phytotherapy, Urban & Fischer Verlag Munich, p. 362.