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Therapeutic Properties

Oils high in oxides can be very powerful aids in any respiratory illness.
Essential oils containing significant amounts of 1,8 cineole (all oils above except German Chamomile) have antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and expectorant/mucolytic effects.
1,8 cineole is a stimulant for the glands of the respiratory system, and is an expectorant, as it stimulates mucus secreting cells and activates the cilia of the respiratory mucous membranes.
1,8 cineole also has a stimulating effect on the mental process, increasing blood flow to the brain when inhaled.
Research has shown 1,8 cineole to decrease coughing, ease expectoration, and decrease shortness of breath. It has an anti-inflammatory effect on bronchial asthma.
1,8 cineole is a skin penetration enhancer. It is also drying.
1,8 cineole is an analgesic and antiinflammatory agent for muscular and respiratory systems.
The oxides in German Chamomile offer muscular decongestion and an anti-inflammatory effect.

Aromatics International Oils That Have a Significant % of Oxides

Safety Considerations

Care must be taken with using 1,8 cineole with asthmatics as it is possible to set off an attack. This is an individual response to the oil, dose, application, and specific situation.

Do not use with infants.

If oxidized can cause skin irritation and sensitization.