Cosima C Hoch, Julie Petry, Lena Griesbaum, Tobias Weiser, Kathrin Werner, Michael Ploch, Admar Verschoor, Gabriele Multhoff, Ali Bashiri Dezfouli, Barbara Wollenberg
1,8-cineole (Eucalyptol), a naturally occurring compound derived from botanical sources such as eucalyptus, rosemary, and camphor laurel, has a long history of use in traditional medicine and exhibits an array of biological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, bronchodilatory, analgesic, and pro-apoptotic effects. Recent evidence has also indicated its potential role in managing conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, neuropathic pain, and cancer. This review spotlights the health advantages of 1,8-cineole, as demonstrated in clinical trials involving patients with respiratory disorders, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchitis, and rhinosinusitis...
September 9, 2023: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy