Olbas Oil
Olbas Oil is a remedy, of Swiss origin,[1] for congestion in the chest and nose, some hayfever relief (in certain cases) and also for muscle ache via massage.[2] It is made from a mixture of several different essential oils[3] and has been marketed since before 1916.[4] The name is a contraction of Oleum Basileum, "oil from Basel".[5]
Risk of eye injury
Olbas Oil's packaging is similar to that of eye drops, with the result that people occasionally administer it onto their eyes in error, causing injury.[6]
The introduction of Olbas Oil into a child's eye contrary to the product's instructions for use, was noted to result in a range of adverse effects including corneal scarring.[7]
Available as
There are several trademarked olbas oil products available[8]
- Olbas Oil
- Olbas for children
- Olbas inhaler
- Olbas Pastilles
- Olbas Menthol Lozenges
- Olbas bath
Active ingredients
Active ingredients are listed as;[9]
- Cajuput Oil
- Clove Oil
- Eucalyptus Oil
- Juniperberry Oil
- Levomenthol
- Methyl salicylate
- Peppermint oil
References
- ^ "Olbas Oil". Olbas Herbal Remedies. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ "Olbas Oil Inhalant Decongestant 28ml". www.chemistdirect.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ "About Olbas". www.olbas.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ "Olbas Oil | Olbas Herbal Remedies". 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ "Olbas, The Marvelous Swiss Oil". Olbas Herbal Remedies. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ Adams MK, Sparrow JM, Jim S, Tole DM (January 2009). "Inadvertent administration of Olbas oil into the eye: a surprisingly frequent presentation". Eye. 23 (1): 244. doi:10.1038/eye.2008.70. PMID 18404161.
- ^ Wyllie JP, Alexander FW (April 1994). "Nasal instillation of 'Olbas Oil' in an infant". Archives of Disease in Childhood. 70 (4): 357–8. doi:10.1136/adc.70.4.357-b. PMC 1029805. PMID 8185381.
- ^ "Products". www.olbas.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ "Olbas Oil Inhalant Decongestant - 28ml". www.boots.com. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
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