Myrtol standardized

Myrtol standardized is an essential oil derived from the Myrtle plant (Myrtus communis) and most commonly found in various herbal-based remedies for Sinusitis and other sinus congestions.

Myrtol standardized is a phytotherapeutic extract (distillate) consisting mainly of three monoterpenes: (+)α-pinene, d-limonene and 1,8-cineole (Aka. Eucalyptol, but not be confused with Eucalyptus oil.)^[1] For example, in one product (Gelomyrtol forte) the ratio between distillates of Eucalyptol (Eukalyptus oil extract), D-limonene (lemon peel extract), and an esoteric oil mixture of Myrtle and lemon, is (66:32:1:1). This can be somewhat confusing since the first two ingredients are part of the second two.

References

1. ^ Matthys H, de Mey C, Carls C, Ryś A, Geib A, Wittig T., "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.", Arzneimittelforschung. 2000 Aug;50(8):700-11. PMID 10994153