Eucalyptol is naturally produced cyclic ether and monoterpenoid. Eucalyptol is an ingredient in many brands of mouthwash and cough suppressant. It controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition. Eucalyptol is an effective treatment for nonpurulent rhinosinusitis. Eucalyptol reduces inflammation and pain when applied topically. It kills leukaemia cells in vitro.
Synonyms
1,8-epoxy-p-menthane
Zineol
1,8-Cineole
1,8-oxido-p-menthane
Cineole
Eucalyptol
Cajeputol
1,8-cineol
Brand Names
Handy Solutions Cool Mint Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash
Mouth Oral Shield
Original Antiseptic
Listerine Ultraclean Antiseptic Arctic Mint
Cal Mo Dol Ont
Thermo Rub Ont
Listerine Advanced with Tartar Protection Antiseptic Citrus