EUCALYPTOL
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANALGESIC: Relives pain
ANTIBACTERIAL: Slows bacterial growth
ANTI-FUNGAL: Inhibits fungal growth
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces systemic inflammation
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Inhibits cancer cell growth
ANTIOXIDANT: Prevents oxidative damage in cells and molecules of the body
EUCALYPTOL FACTS
Eucalyptol is a monoterpenoid commonly known as cineole. Eucalyptol gets its name from eucalyptus, of which it’s the primary terpene. It is also found in tea tree, bay leaves, sweet basil, rosemary, and sage.
Eucalyptol is utilized as an ingredient for many products for freshness, including mouthwash, toothpaste, and cough suppressants. It is also widely used in the wellness industry for its use in aromatherapy. Its also commonly used in massage oils and lotions.
Eucalyptol is great for things such as pain-relief, anti-inflammation, and antioxidant properties, and is an effective treatment for rhinosinusitis. Eucalyptol’s anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition has been shown to control airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma. Eucalyptol has also been shown to slow colorectal cancer cell growth in humans.