Terpene oxides

Terpene oxides are known to have the following properties:

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

At high doses, molecules of this family are considered convulsant for children, regardless of the route of administration.

Terpene oxides are molecules 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)