Chemistry:Myrtol standardized

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Myrtol standardized is an essential oil derived from Pinus spp (pine), Citrus aurantifolia (lime) and Eucalyptus globulus[1] and most commonly found in various herbal-based remedies for sinus problems.

Myrtol standardized is a phytotherapeutic extract (distillate) consisting mainly of three monoterpenes: (+)-α-pinene, d-limonene, and eucalyptol (not be confused with Eucalyptus oil).[2] For example, in one product (Gelomyrtol forte) the ratio between distillates of eucalyptol, D-limonene, and an essential oil mixture of Myrtle and lemon, is 66:32:1:1. This can be somewhat confusing since the first two ingredients are also components of the second two..

References

  1. Guo, R; Canter, PH; Ernst, E (2006). "Herbal medicines for the treatment of rhinosinusitis: A systematic review". Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 135 (4): 496–506. doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2006.06.1254. PMID 17011407. 
  2. Matthys, H; De Mey, C; Carls, C; Ryś, A; Geib, A; Wittig, T (2000). "Efficacy and tolerability of myrtol standardized in acute bronchitis. A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel group clinical trial vs. Cefuroxime and ambroxol". Arzneimittel-Forschung 50 (8): 700–11. doi:10.1055/s-0031-1300276. PMID 10994153.