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.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Asthmatic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Antitussive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Asthma / drug therapy*
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Cough / drug therapy
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal / chemistry
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal / therapeutic use
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Expectorants / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Guinea Pigs
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Male
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Mice
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Oils, Volatile / therapeutic use*
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Phytotherapy*
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Plants, Medicinal / chemistry
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Random Allocation
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Rats
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Rats, Wistar
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Zingiberales / chemistry
Substances
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Anti-Asthmatic Agents
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Antitussive Agents
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Expectorants
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Oils, Volatile