Showing papers on "Eucalyptus oil published in 1999"

Comparative study on the in vitro antibacterial activity of Australian tea tree oil, cajuput oil, niaouli oil, manuka oil, kanuka oil, and eucalyptus oil.

Abstract: To compare the antibacterial activity of the Australian tea tree oil (TTO) with various other medicinally and commercially important essential myrtaceous oils (cajuput oil, niaouli oil, kanuka oil, manuka oil, and eucalyptus oil) the essential oils were first analysed by GC-MS and then tested against various bacteria using a broth microdilution method. The highest activity was obtained by TTO, with MIC values of 0.25% for Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella choleraesuis, Shigella flexneri, Bacillus subtilis, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, S. saprophyticus, and S. xylosus. It is noteworthy that manuka oil exhibited a higher activity than TTO against gram-positive bacteria, with MIC values of 0.12%. Both TTO and manuka oil also demonstrated a very good antimicrobial efficacy against various antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus species. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was resistant to all essential oils tested, even at the highest concentration of 4%.

Essential oil composition for sleep supplementation and/ or introduction, and agent for sleep supplementation and/or introduction

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject composition and agent capable of quickly improving a level of sleep preparatory state without causing any side effect. SOLUTION: This composition is such as to be composed of lavender oil or lavandin oil, at least two kinds of essential oils selected from the group consisting of neroli oil, orange oil, lemon oil and mandarin oil, and at least one kind of essential oil selected from the group consisting of hop oil, eucalyptus oil, ambrett seed oil, green tea oil and jasmine oil. The essential oil composition and agent each for sleep supplementation and/or introduction as vaporous pharmaceutical preparation having as active ingredient an essential oil derived from plants can quickly develop an effect since they are given through percutaneously absorbing route and also quickly stop a medication. Furthermore, they are highly safe without causing any side effect because the active ingredient thereof is an essential oil composition.

Analgesic anti-inflammatory composition and method of preparing from dodonaea sp

Abstract: An anti-inflammatory, analgesic composition is prepared using an extract from a plant of the family Dodonaea in a dermatologically acceptable carrier, with or without a dermal absorption enhancer such as eucalyptus oil The extract is prepared by solvent extraction of the plant matter, either whole or separated into various parts, such as leaves, bark, seeds, roots and flowers

Ointment exhibiting antiinflammatory, analgetic and wound-healing effects (variants)

Abstract: FIELD: medicine, pharmacy. SUBSTANCE: ointment N 1 has, wt.-%: fir oil, 17; vaseline, 23; and lanolin, the balance. Ointment N 2 has, wt.-%: fir oil, 5; camphor oil, 5; wild rosemary oil, 5; mandrake root oil, 5; juniper fruits oil, 5; honey, 5; shilagit, 5; bear fat, 10; and lanolin, the balance. Ointment N 3 has, wt.-%: fir oil, 5; clove oil, 0.6; cinnamon oil, 0.6; eucalyptus oil, 0.6; mint oil, 0.6; sweet clover oil, 5; aloe oil, 5; mandrake root oil, 5; plantain oil, 5; honey, 5; moose fat, 5; bear fat, 5; and lanolin, the balance. Ointment N 4, wt.-%: fir oil, 12; red pepper oil, 12; honey, 24; bear fat, 4; and lanolin, the balance. Ointment N 5 has, wt. -%: fir oil, 10; St-John's-wort oil, 10; nettle oil, 10; plantain oil, 10; bear fat, 10; and lanolin, the balance. Ointment N 6 has, wt.-%: fir oil, 15; St-John's-wort oil, 10; sweet clover oil, 10; honey, 10; bear fat, 5; and lanolin, the balance. Ointment N 7 has, wt.-%: fir oil, 16; sweet clover oil, 16; red pepper oil, 16; honey, 16; pig fat, 8; moose fat, 8; and lanolin, the balance. Ointment N 8 has, wt.-%: fir oil, 3.3; camphor oil, 3.3; wild rosemary oil, 3.3; sweet clover, oil 3.3; maianthemum oil, 3.3; mandrake oil, 6.6; red pepper, oil 3.3; marsh cinquefoil oil, 3.3; ephedra oil, 3.3; lanolin, 11.5; and pig fat, the balance. Ointments can be used for treatment of patients with ischias, insult, osteochondrosis, rheumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, gout, radiculitis, myositis, upper respiratory ways diseases, burns, dermatitis, contusions and acne rash. Ointments do not show harm adverse effects and have no any contraindications. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of ointments proposed. 8 cl, 24 ex

Insect repellent for clothing

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inexpensively obtain an insect repellent by improving the insect repelling effect of an insect repellent for clothing comprising camphor as a main component to lighten the insect repellent, incidentally to alleviate a peculiar smell of camphor and to change the smell into a comfortable smell. SOLUTION: This insect repellent for clothing is characterized in that camphor is formulated with at least one kind selected from a lemon eucalyptus oil, an extract of red pepper, an extract of Wasabia japonica and p-menthane 3,8-diol, capsaicin and allyl isothiocyanate which are components contained in the oil and the extracts as an essential component.

Analgesic essential oil composition and analgesic

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an antiphlogistic sedative agent not having adverse effects such as gastrointestinal disturbance and drug dependence which antipyretic analgesics and morphine-like analgesics which have been used hitherto have. SOLUTION: This antiphlogistic sedative agent rapidly exhibiting effect on pain caused by various diseases and having high safety is provided by forming an analgesic essential oil composition comprising at least one kind of essential oil selected from a group consisting of orange oil, grapefruit oil, mandarine oil and lemon oil, at least one kind of essential oil selected from a group consisting of lavender oil, lavandin oil and rosemary oil and at least one kind of essential oil selected from a group consisting of eucalyptus oil, chamomile oil, Taiwan hinoki and mugwort oil into a sheet-like parmaceutical preparation.

Treatment for surface treatment and cleaning, and wooden building material impregnated with said treatment

Abstract: Cineole C10H18O is adopted as a coating agent for surface treatment of a wooden material for building. A eucalyptus oil mainly comprising cineole may be substituted for this coating agent. Naturally occuring Japan wax, beeswax, and nonionic surfactants may be added to the coating agent. Cineole has various types of drug efficacies and also antiseptic, fungicidal, and mothproof activities while retaining the feeling of natural materials in the coated wooden building material and can realize highly clean and hygienic wooden building materials, such as floorboard material, in countries of a humid climate.

Oral cleaning agent

Abstract: A cleaning lotion for oral cavity is prepared from mint (2-5 wt.%), eucalyptus oil (0.8-1.2), sorbitol (17-21), preserved plum (2-6), water melon frost (12-15), ginseng (3-5) and auxiliary material (47.8-62.2) including boat sterculia seed, lemon, liquorice root, cloves, alcohol or caffieine, and features convenient application, high effect on deodouring oral cavity, and no toxic by-effect.

Preparation for repelling bees from to entomophilous crops in bloom

Abstract: 1. The preparation for deterring bees from blooming entomophilous plants contains pine oil. Unique characteristics: It consists of 4 parts by volume of pine oil and 2 parts by mass of eucalyptus oil, mixed together and, possibly, dissolved in water.

Topical composition for antiseptic and analgesic purposes

Abstract: A composition for topical analgesic and antiseptic use which consists essentially of a approximately equal proportions of alcohol, turpentine, and eucalyptus oil

Effect of Eucalyptus Oil Added Surfactants on the Rheology of Mucus Gel Simulants

Abstract: Abstract Eucalyptus oil is a commonly used remedy for common colds. For a substance to be effective therapy in obstructive airway diseases, it must reduce the viscosity of respiratory mucus. The present study evaluates the effectiveness of eucalytpus oil added phospholipid mixtures as possible substitute therapies in diseases of altered mucus viscosity by studying their effect on the viscosity of mucus gel simulants in vitro. Test formulations of surfactants consisting of phospholipid-eucalyptus oil mixtures in the ratio of 1 part of oil to 9 parts of phospholipid were prepared. The phospholipids used were dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) and phosphatidylglycerol (PG). The effects of these phospholipid-eucalyptus oil mixtures on the viscosity of Mucus Gel Simulant (MGS – a polymeric gel consisting mainly of gum tragacanth and simulating respiratory mucus) was studied by application of steady shear rates ranging from 0.512 to 51.2 s−1 in a concentric cylinder viscometer at 37°C. The change in MGS viscosity, after incubation with surfactants, with application of shear rates was found to have a Non-Newtonian flow and to follow the power law model with R2 values > 0.8. The addition of eucalyptus oil-phospholipid mixtures caused a decrease in the MGS viscosity when compared with the effect of the phospholipid alone at both low and high shear rates. The combination of PG with eucalyptus oil and of PG with eucalyptus oil and calcium caused ratios of change in MGS viscosity < 1, i.e. they caused a decrease in the MGS viscosity. Thus, the addition of eucalyptus oil improved the ability of the phospholipids to alter MGS viscosity. The combinations of PG with eucalyptus oil and PG with eucalyptus oil in the presence of calcium were even capable of lowering mucus gel viscosity and should be further researched as possible substitute therapies for diseases of altered mucus viscosity.