[Effect of turmeric volatile oil on the respiratory tract]

Full Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Researching the effect of turmeric volatile oil on functions of the respiratory tract. METHOD: The action of turmeric volatile oil on sputum removing, cough and asthma relieving was observed by vapour inhaling. RESULT: The volatile oil is significantly active in removing sputum, relieving cough and preventing asthma. CONCLUSION: Turmeric volatile oil may be an efficacious drug for the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Author information

Author/s: Li, C (C); Li, L (L); Luo, J (J); Huang, N (N);

Affiliation: Guiyang Medical College, Guiyang 550004.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi), published in China. (Language: chi)

Reference: 1998-Oct; vol 23 (issue 10) : pp 624-5, inside back cover

Dates: Created 2001/10/15; Completed 2001/12/04; Revised 2008/02/06;

PMID: 11599365, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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