Has olbas oil been discontinued?
Olbas Oil has been discontinued. See all Skin Irritation Care Products.
What does Olbas inhaler do?
Olbas Inhaler Nasal Stick is the pure plant remedy for symptomatic relief of blocked sinuses, catarrh, hay fever, colds and flu. Olbas Inhaler contains essential oils that have decongestant properties.
Is olbas Oil same as eucalyptus oil?
Olbas oil is a brand name for a liquid decongestant usually inhaled to ease cold symptoms. It consists of essential plant oils such as cajuput, clove, eucalyptus, juniper berry, levomenthol, peppermint, and wintergreen.
How does olbas oil help?
Olbas oil quickly opens pores and absorbs into your skin creating a deep feeling of warmth and relief. It stimulates circulation on the surface of the skin, too. Great for tired or sore muscles and joints, or even after a chiropractic adjustment.
Can you overdose on Olbas inhaler?
Contact dermatitis and other allergic reactions may occur in hypersensitive people. Reports of an overdose by inhalation of 5ml Olbas Oil have been said to cause ataxia, confusion, euphoria, nystagmus and diplopia.
Can Olbas Oil trigger asthma?
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, a well-regarded resource for asthma information, states clearly that: “There is no evidence that essential oils can help asthma. In fact, breathing in the particles released by the oils may trigger an asthma attack.”
Is olbas inhaler bad for you?
There is little published evidence about the safety and effectiveness of Olbas oil although one Polish study in 1997 reported no harmful effects when the product was inhaled, as rec- ommended by the manufacturer, by healthy volunteers for a period of 28 days.
What happens if you use a nasal inhaler too much?
“They are very effective in relieving nasal congestion but their prolonged use can damage the nasal tissue, resulting in a rebound phenomenon, that is, the nose becomes even more congested,” said Dr Lim.
Is Olbas a decongestant?
Made up of a mixture of essential pure plant oils, inhaling the oil will provide relief of bronchial and nasal congestion caused by the common cold or allergic rhinitis. Olbas oil isn’t just a powerful decongestant vapour. If you’re feeling muscle pain, try massaging in a few drops of the oil for soothing relief.
Will Olbas Oil help a chesty cough?
Phlegm is easier to cough up if it has been thinned, using a mucolytic agent such as carbocysteine. Remedies such as inhaled friar’s balsam or Olbas Oil – used in combination with hot steaming water – help to bring about short-term relief.
Is Olbas Oil good for flu?
Olbas has a range of powerful decongestant products to help soothe and relieve stuffy, blocked and sniffly noses caused by colds, flu and hay fever. The powerful, soothing natural oils in Olbas Bath can also help soothe and relax achy muscles.
What are the side effects of Olbas Inhaler?