Olbas Oil
Olbas Oil is a remedy, of Swiss origin, for congestion in the chest and nose, some hayfever relief (in certain cases) and also for muscle ache via massage. It is made from a mixture of several different essential oils and has been marketed since before 1916. The name is a contraction of Oleum Basileum, "oil from Basel".
Risk of injury
[edit ]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.[1]
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.[2]
Frequent direct application of Olbas Oil to the nasal septum may result in perforation.[3]
Available as
[edit ]There are several trademarked olbas oil products:
- Olbas Oil
- Olbas for children
- Olbas inhaler
- Olbas Pastilles
- Olbas Menthol Lozenges
- Olbas bath
Active ingredients
[edit ]Active ingredients are listed as:
References
[edit ]- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Shelly, A and K. Horner (2017). Otolaryngology: Nasal perforation. British Dental Journal, 222(7), p.495. DOI:10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.288
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