Eucalyptol - An Amazing Terpene

Описание: 1,8-Cineole aka Eucalyptol
Eucalyptol is a bicyclic monoterpenoid that is the major component of the Eucalyptus tree.

Eucalyptol is probably most notably known for its fragrance, which has been described as a strong, cooling, and minty aroma.

In fact, Eucalyptol is often used in cold and flu medications, as well as in aromatherapy, because this terpene aids in breathing, as we’ll see later.

It’s also been found in cough drops, mouth wash, and pain-alleviating massage balms due to it’s unique soothing, pain-reducing characteristics.

Although It’s calming and soothing, it’s also very refreshing and stimulating,
In animal studies, It’s been shown to increase rat locomotion.

Eucalyptol has been shown to offer a wide range of therapeutic effects and benefits

It increases ease of breathing, and has been used for decades to decrease respiratory symptoms due to its ability to be a pulmonary decongestant and has an antispasmodic on the bronchial tree**.
(Burrow et al., 1983) (Coelho-de-Souza et al., 2005)

It’s also been shown to lessen allergic reactions by suppressing mast cell degranulation.
Eucalyptus oil reduces allergic reactions and suppresses mast cell degranulation by downregulating IgE FcεRI signalling

Eucalyptus essential oil (EEO) has found its application in the treatment of:
bronchitis, (Lu et al., 2004)
sinusitis (Kehrl et al., 2004)
asthma (Juergens et al.,2003)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (Worth et al.,2009)
Even COVID-19 (Panikar et al., 2021)

Helps stay alert and focused/sharpens memory, kinda like pinene, and has a possible role in preventing alzheimers

Great for pain and inflammation
1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) mitigates inflammation in amyloid Beta toxicated PC12 cells: relevance to Alzheimer's disease

It exhibits selective pro-inflammatory properties at low/moderate doses, while displaying anti-inflammatory properties as higher doses,

It’s a strong analgesic and anti-oxidant
Eucalyptol Inhibits Amyloid-β-Induced Barrier Dysfunction in Glucose-Exposed Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells and Diabetic Eyes

It has strong anti-microbial properties,
With antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, effects,
which makes it useful for wounds and infections