Showing papers on "Eucalyptus oil published in 2007"

Antinociceptive Properties of 1,8-Cineole and β-Pinene, from the Essential Oil of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Leaves, in Rodents

Abstract: 1,8-cineole (cineole) and beta-pinene, two monoterpenes isolated from the essential oil obtained from Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn leaves were tested for antinociceptive properties Tail-flick and hot-plate methods, reflecting the spinal and supraspinal levels, respectively, were used in mice and/or rats using morphine and naloxone for comparison Cineole exhibited an antinociceptive activity comparable to that of morphine, in both algesic stimuli A significant synergism between cineole and morphine was observed, but naloxone failed to antagonize the effect of cineole Beta-pinene exerted supraspinal antinociceptive actions in rats only and it reversed the antinociceptive effect of morphine in a degree equivalent to naloxone, probably acting as a partial agonist through the mu opioid receptors From structure-activity relationships of the pairs morphine+cineole and naloxone+beta-pinene, it was shown that similarities exist in the stereochemistry and in the respective atomic charges of these molecules Further studies are in progress in order to elucidate the mechanism of action of the two terpenoids

Eucalyptus: The Genus Eucalyptus

Abstract: Eucalyptus, a genus of over 800 species, is a multiproduct crop par excellence. Not only is it grown for timber, pulp and fuelwood, but, as the Aborigines discovered thousands of years ago, it has numerous medicinal and aromatic properties. Since the first commercial distillation of eucalyptus oil 150 years ago, a vast array of eucalyptus-based products has entered the marketplace, mainly for pharmaceutical, fragrance and flavor use.Eucalyptus provides an invaluable reference for all those with an interest in Eucalyptus - in academia and industry alike, for researchers as well as producers, processors, importers and end users - but there are also issues discussed and lessons learned that extend to medicinal and aromatic plants.

Effectiveness of lotions based on essential oils from aromatic plants against permethrin resistant Pediculus humanus capitis.

Abstract: In Argentina, field populations of the head louse Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) have developed resistance to permethrin and other pyrethroids. Thus, the aim of this work was the development of a lotion containing essential oils from plants and an alcoholic coadjuvant to improve biological effect. Ethanol + isopropanol (1 + 1 in volume) 50% in water and ethanol 96% were taken as bases for preparation of experimental lotions containing essential oils from plants. We found that experimental lotions containing lavender, peppermint and eucalyptus oils in a 5% composition and the combination of eucalyptus and peppermint in a total concentration of 10%, dissolved in 50% ethanol + isopropanol (1 + 1) in water, showed the best knockdown effect. On the other side, lotion containing peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil (1 + 1) 10%, dissolved in ethanol 96%, showed to be as effective as the best commercial lotion now available in Argentina. Furthermore, addition of 1-dodecanol in all cases increased the effectiveness of all the experimental lotions. This difference is significantly important for 1-dodecanol concentration of 10%, reaching a toxic activity compared to the best commercial lotion available in the market.

Extraction of essential oil and its applications

Abstract: Essential oils are highly concentrated substances extracted from flowers, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, barks, resins, or fruit rinds. These oils are often used for their flavor and their therapeutic or odoriferous properties, in a wide selection of products such as foods, medicines, and cosmetics. Extraction of essential oils is one of the most time- and effortconsuming processes. The way in which oils are extracted from plants is important because some processes use solvents that can destroy the therapeutic properties. There are wide number of ways to extract the Essential oil but the quality never remains the same. Here we are using the “Steam Distillation” method for extraction which is the cheapest way for the extraction of Oils from the different parts of the plants. In this process steam is allowed to pass through the extraction chamber which contains plant matter. When steam passes through the herb material under pressure which softens the cells and allows the essential oil to escape in vapor form. The vapour allows to pass through condenser and oil is collected in separating funnel and separated. Composition data for Eucalyptus oil were studied and found the Eucalyptus oil can be used as cosolvent which results in depression of cloud point temperature.

Pain relief and soothing cream and method for making same

Abstract: emollient and methyl salicylate, where said methyl salicylate comprises between 10 and 30 percent by weight of said cream; a skin stimulant comprising menthol crystals and two or more reactants selected from a group of camphor, cinnamomum cassia, diclofenac, eucalyptus, and ginger to cause a hot and cool stimulus on an epidermal surface; a pain reliever comprising two or more agents selected from a group of benzocaine, emu oil, eucalyptus oil, methylsulfonylmethane and glucosamine; and an inflammatory comprising two or more agents selected from a group of artemisia vulgaris, amica Montana flower extract, licorice root extract, oat extract, and thyme oil.

Methods of treating epiphora

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for treating epiphora, the method comprising administering to a nasal area of a subject in need thereof a composition comprising camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol, wherein the composition is substantially free of lipids other than the eucalyptus oil.

Oil for treating wounds

Abstract: The invention provides an emulsion for pain relieving, antiphlogistic and repercussion, which comprises the constituents of clove oil 1-10 parts, eucalyptus oil 1-10 parts, gum spirit of turpentine 10-60 parts, camphor oil 10-50 parts, citronella oil 2-10 parts, camellia oil 5-40 parts, peppermint oil 05-2 parts, borneol 2-10 parts

Universal medicated oil and method for preparing same

Abstract: The invention discloses a wind-dispelling oil which is prepared from the following raw materials (by weight portion): menthol 17-23, methyl salicylate 17-23, mineral oil 18-22, eucalyptus oil 13-17, turpentine oil 6-13, lavandula angustifolia oil 5-10, camphor 5-9. The preparing process comprises steps of weighing raw materials and mixing homogeneously. The oil has the actions of pain relieving, antiphlogis and repercussion.

Hybrid safflower oil and preparation method thereof

Abstract: The invention discloses a safflower oil and process for preparation, wherein the main constituents include methyl salicylate, eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, clove oil, thymol, tea seed oil. The preparing process consists of steps of mixing homogeneously, charging tea seed oil and filtering. The obtained product contains C8H8O3 50.0-61.2% (g/g).

Play sand has grain size up to two millimeter and ethanol and essential oil are added to sand as additive scented-substance, where essential oil is eucalyptus oil

Abstract: The play sand has a grain size up to 2 millimeter and ethanol and essential oil are added to the sand as additive scented-substance. The scented-substance is mixed to the sand in the ratio (weight- percentage) of 2500 to 7500 is to 1, preferably 5000 is to 1. The scented-substance consists of a mixture of 93-97 weight-percentage ethanol, preferably about 5 percent isopropanol, and 7-3 weight-percentage essential oil, preferably of 95 weight-percentage ethanol and 5 weight-percentage essential oil. The essential oil is a eucalyptus oil. An independent claim is also included for a method for the production of the play sand.

Sterilizing spray mosquito repellent

Abstract: The invention is a spray formulation method using mosquito repellent and has the function of air purification and disinfection and sterilization, the sterilization spray insect repellent mainly comprises camphor, citronella oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, ethanol, propylene glycol and efficient sterilization agent, through specialized technology the corresponding sterile spray insect repellent can be obtained. The invention is not only qualified with repellent mosquito bites role, but also with the toxicity sterilization to prevent the spread of all kinds of bacteria.

Insect repellent for incorporation into a plastics matrix

Abstract: An insect repellent master batch composition for incorporation into a plastics matrix, comprises a polymer base and up to 20% by weight of eucalyptus maculate citriodora, such as Citrepel (RTM), and at least five other fragrance oils selected from bergamot oil, eucalyptus oil, lavendin oil, geranium oil, tea tree oil, clover oil, niaouli oil, peppermint oil, basil oil, each of the other oils being present in the master batch at a proportion less than 1%, the balance being made up of the polymer base Preferably, the polymer base is ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer Isopropyl myristate may be added as a fixative to slow down the rate of dissipation of the fragrances A plastics article made by the method may have a concentration of between 5% and 1% Citrepel (RTM) in the finished article, which may be a refuse sack

Eucalyptus oil based fungicid

Abstract: Natural fungicide based on eucalyptus sp based on essential oil with a natural emulsifier in aqueous solution, particularly, concerning the essential oil of Eucalyptus sp emulsified with rice or gum lecithin in a manner that a water emulsion in oil meant for application to plantations by an adequate means, for example, pulverization, making possible the treatment of organic and biodynamic crops as well as the reduction in use of agrichemicals in the conventional crops, is formed. It is characterized by the fact that it is based on the colloidal dispersion of the essential oil of eucalyptus with the emulsifier of rice or gum lecithin, preferably, in the following proportion: - Essential oil of Eucalyptus sp 10.00% of volume; - Natural emulsifier 10.00 % of volume; - Water 80.00% of volume.