Citriodora Essential Oil

Description:

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Pharmaceutical uses :
The oil is found in numerous over-the-counter cough and coldlozenges as well as in inhalation vapors or topical ointments.Veterinarians use the oil topically for its reported antimicrobialactivity, which is supported by in vitro and in vivostudy. Numerousapplications are suggested in the sparse literature on this topic,however there is not sufficient controlled support for any humanindication at this time. Other applications include as an aromaticin soaps or perfumes, as flavoring in foodstuffs or beverages, andas a dental or industrial solvent.

Cosmetics and Toiletries:
Eucalyptus oil contains 70-85% 1, 8-cineole (eucalyptol), which isalso present in other plant oils. Eucalyptol is used as aningredient in some mouthwash and dental preparations, as anendodontic solvent, and may possess antimicrobial properties.Listerine® mouthrinse is a combination of essential oils(eucalyptol, menthol, thymol, methyl salicylate), which has beenshown to be efficacious for the reduction of dental plaque andgingivitis. Topical use or inhalation use of eucalyptus oil at lowconcentrations may be safe.

Disinfectants
Eucalyptus leaves contain an essential oil which is a powerfulnatural disinfectant. The oil is readily distilled from the leavesand can be used for cleaning, deodorizing and in very smallquantities in food supplements. These contain phellandrene andpiperitone as the principal constituents. Phellandene oils are usedin the manufacture of inexpensive disinfectants, household andindustrial liquid soaps, and germicidal preparations. Piperitoneoils provide the base material for the manufacture of syntheticmenthol and thymol. Species used to provide these oils are E.divesand E.elata.
Citriodora Essential Oil