What Is 1,8-Cineole?

Cineole and pinene compounds in turmeric could help treat chronic bronchitis.

1,8-cineole is a monoterpene-type of plant compound found mostly in the essential oils of turmeric leaf. 1,8-cineole gives off a cool, camphor-like odor, and more mature turmeric plants have less 1,8-cineole than younger ones. (ii.110-16)

Other herbs, fruits, and spices that contain 1,8-cineole include basil, bay leaf, cardamom, chamomile, chaste-tree, damiana, eucalyptus, gotu kola, lavender, lime, mint, oregano, rosemary, saffron, savory, and tarragon. Many of these offer healthful benefits, too, whether used as a spice, as an herbal remedy (e.g., for acne, thinning hair or stress relief), aphrodisiac, or in aromatherapy(ii.110-16)

Potential Health Benefits of 1,8-Cineole

Research suggests 1,8-cineole has a number of properties that could be beneficial to health. These include: (ii.110-16)

  • 1,8-cineole is a naturally fungicidal compound.
  • Researchers say 1,8-cineole may help protect against liver damage and other diseases. It does so by stimulating the body to produce more detoxifying liver enzymes. These enzymes are proteins that neutralize toxins that might otherwise lead to cancer and other conditions.
  • Gelomyrtol® forte, a combination of the turmeric compounds 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, and limonene effectively treats chronic bronchitis.
  • Based on its chemical structure, experts suggest that 1,8-cineole is highly likely to effectively:
Also referred to as a monoterpenoid. (ii.7)
Ocimum basilicum(ii.15)
Laurus nobilis(ii.15)
Elettaria cardamomum(ii.15)
Matricaria recutita (German chamomile), Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile). (ii.15)
Vitex agnus-castus(ii.15)
Turnera diffusa(ii.15)
Eucalyptus globulus(ii.15)
Centella asiatica(ii.15)
Lavandula angustifolia(ii.15)
Mentha piperita (peppermint). (ii.15)
Origanum vulgare(ii.15)
Rosmarinus officinalis(ii.15)
Crocus sativus(ii.15)
Satureja hortensis (summer savory); S. montana (winter savory). (ii.15)
Artemisia dracunculus(ii.15)

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