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Is Myrtol® Standardized a New Alternative toward Antibiotics?
Maria Paparoupa1, Adrian Gillissen1
1Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Klinikum Kassel, University Hospital of Southampton, Mönchebergstrasse 41-43, D-35125 Kassel, Germany.
Pharmacognosy Reviews
|January 14, 2017
Summary
Myrtol® standardized, an herbal product, demonstrates secretolytic and bronchospasmolytic effects beneficial for airway infections. It offers potential advantages over antibiotics, especially when bacterial infection is uncertain.
Area of Science:
- Herbal medicine
- Phytochemistry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- GeloMyrtol® standardized (Myrtol®) is a phytomedicine derived from essential oils.
- Key active components include monoterpenes: d-limonene, 1,8-cineole, and alpha-pinene.
- Myrtol® exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
Approach:
- This review synthesizes evidence on Myrtol®'s efficacy and mechanisms.
- Focuses on its application in acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Explores potential benefits compared to antibiotic treatments.
Key Points:
- Myrtol® possesses confirmed secretolytic and bronchospasmolytic effects.
- It is indicated for acute and chronic rhinosinusitis, bronchitis, and COPD.
- Potential anti-inflammatory and antibacterial actions are noted.
Conclusions:
- Myrtol® standardized is a promising phytomedicine for respiratory ailments.
- Its multifaceted actions may offer an alternative to antibiotics in specific cases.
- Further research into its advantages, particularly in uncertain bacterial infections, is warranted.
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