Cineole 1,8 (Eucalyptol)

Cineole 1,8 (Eucalyptol) belongs to the family of terpene oxides and is therefore recognized for having the following properties:

• Respiratory decongestants
• Expectorants
• Mucolytics
• Antibacterial
• Antiviral
• Immunomodulatory
• Neurotonic

Cineole 1,8 (Eucalyptol) is also recognized as an immunomodulator.

At high doses, molecules of this family are considered convulsant for children, regardless of the route of administration. Cineole 1,8 (Eucalyptol) from a rectified essential oil or lower-quality source irritates the respiratory tract. It can also suddenly cause asthmatic respiratory discomfort in asthmatic patients.

Cineole 1,8 (Eucalyptol) is a molecule present in the following essential oils:

• Basilic (Ocimum basilicum)
• Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus globulus)
• Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus radiata)
• Green myrtle (Myrtus communis)
• Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
• Lavandin Grosso (Lavandula x intermedia clone Grosso)
• Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
• Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
• Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
• Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora)
• Rosemary camphor (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Rosemary cineol (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Verbena (Aloysia citriodora)