Eucalyptus oil
- Generic Name
- Eucalyptus oil
- Brand Names
- Vaporex, Vicks Vaporub
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- CAS Number
- 8000-48-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 2R04ONI662
- Background
Eucalyptus oil is a distilled oil derived from the leaves of the tree Eucalyptus. It is shown to be effective in reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation via its modulatory effect on the immune response. It is also shown to exhibit antibacterial activity against some bacterial species and cough suppressant actions. Eucalyptus oil can be applied directly to the skin for pain and swelling of respiratory tract mucous membranes, joint pain, genital herpes, and nasal stuffiness.
- Indication
As an active agent, eucalyptus oil has been indicated for relief of the symptoms of catarrhal colds, and/or the relief of the symptoms of minor muscular sprains and cramps .
- Associated Conditions
- Cough, Infection, Itching caused by Insect Bites, Myalgia, Nasal Congestion, Pruritis of the skin, Rash caused by Insect Bites, Infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns, Minor aches and pains
- Associated Therapies
- Topical Antisepsis
Eucalyptus Oil as Adjuvant Therapy for Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)
- First Posted Date
- 2022-06-01
- Last Posted Date
- 2022-06-01
- Lead Sponsor
- Hasanuddin University
- Target Recruit Count
- 54
- Registration Number
- NCT05398965
- Locations
- 🇮🇩
Hasanuddin University Hospital, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Antiplaque Efficacy of Two Novel Commercially Available Herbal Toothpastes.
- First Posted Date
- 2022-05-06
- Last Posted Date
- 2022-05-06
- Lead Sponsor
- Ajman University
- Target Recruit Count
- 30
- Registration Number
- NCT05363956
- Locations
- 🇦🇪
Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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