Turpentine oil, Purified

Terebinthinae aetheroleum rectificatum, purified turpentine oil.  

Purified turpentine oil is the essential oil obtained from the turpentine of Pinus species, especially P.  palustris Miller (syn. P.  australis Michaux filius), and P. pinaster Aiton [Fam.  Pinaceae].  

Uses

External and internal:

• Chronic disease of the bronchii with heavy secretion.  

External:

• Rheumatic and neuralgic ailments.  

Contraindications

Sensitivity to essential oils.  

Inhalation:

• Acute inflammation of the respiratory tract.  

Side Effects

Topical application to extensive surface areas can cause symptoms of poisoning, e.g., damage to kidneys and the central nervous system.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

For inhalation:

• several drops in hot water with the vapors to be inhaled.  

For external application:

• several drops to be rubbed onto the affected area, in liquid and semi-solid preparations 10 - 50 percent.  

Semi-solid preparations in the form of ointments, gels, emulsion, and oils, and as plaster and inhalant.  

Hyperemic
Antiseptic
Reduces bronchial secretion