Suggested Dosing
Oil
Arthritis: 5-20% in an oil-based formulation or 5-10% in an alcohol-based formulation
Nasal Congestion: 1 tsp in boiling water for steam inhalation; also rub on chest & around nose
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Suggested Uses
Arthritis, nasal congestion, asthma, skin ulcers, tick repellant
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Interactions
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Adverse Effects
Allergic rxns
Severe AEs if oil is taken PO: abd pain, cyanosis, dyspnea, ataxia, hypotension, arrhythmias, multiorgan failure
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Warnings
Contraindications
Acute intermittent porphyria
Cautions
Do NOT ingest oil - severe, potentially fatal toxicity
Diabetes, hypoglycemia
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: avoid
Lactation: avoid
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Previous
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Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Elicits anti-inflammatory effect by interacting with OH- radicals; interferes with leukocyte activation
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