Terpenes
Eucalyptol
Terpenes
Eucalyptol
EUCALYPTOL
Cool - Fresh - MInty
Chemical Structure
Aroma
Naturally Found In
Eucalyptus
Rosemary
Bay Leaves
Tea Tree
Vaporization Temperature
Therapeutic Benefits
Antioxidant
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE
Analgesic
Anti-Inflammatory
Antibacterial
Anti-fungal
May Help
Cancer
A recent study has demonstrated that the properties of eucalyptol can suppress human colorectal cancer proliferation by killing the cells. Based on these studies the properties of eucalyptol would be an effective strategy to treat colorectal cancer.
Dementia
A 2015 study has showed evidence behind the folk medicine treatment os using eucalyptol for the treatment of memory and dementia problems.
Sources
- Antitumor effect of 1, 8-cineole against colon cancer
- Major selected monoterpenes α-pinene and 1,8-cineole found in Salvia lavandulifolia (Spanish sage) essential oil as regulators of cellular redox balance
- Anti-inflammatory properties of the monoterpene 1.8-cineole: current evidence for co-medication in inflammatory airway diseases
- Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of essential oil terpenes against pathogenic and spoilage-forming bacteria and cell structure-activity relationships evaluated by SEM microscopy