676 /SCOTCH PINE PDR FOR HERBAL MEDICINES
PINE NEEDLE OIL
Approved by Commission E:
- Common cold
- Cough/bronchitis
- Fevers and colds
- Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx
- Neuralgias
- Rheumatism
- Tendency to infection
The essential oil is used internally and externally for
congestive diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract.
Externally, it is used for rheumatic and neuralgic ailments.
TURPENTINE OIL, PURIFIED
Approved by Commission E: - Cough/bronchitis
- Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx
- Rheumatism
Purified turpentine oil is used internally and externally for
chronic diseases of the bronchi with profuse secretion. It is
used externally for rheumatic and neuralgic ailments.
Unproven Uses: Folk medicine uses include bladder catarrh,
gallstones and phosphorous poisoning. Externally, the oil is
used for scabies, burns, frostbite and skin injuries.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
PINE SHOOTS AND PINE NEEDLE OIL
Contraindications include bronchial asthma and whooping
cough.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
PINE SHOOTS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction
with the proper administration of designated therapeutic
dosages. Patients with extensive skin injuries, acute skin
diseases, feverish or infectious diseases, cardiac insufficien-
cy or hypertonia should not use the drug as a bath additive.
PINE NEEDLE OIL
No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper
administration of designated therapeutic dosages. Signs of
irritation could appear on skin and mucous membranes.
Bronchial spasms could worsen. Patients with extensive skin
injuries, acute skin diseases, feverish or infectious diseases,
cardiac insufficiency or hypertonia should not use the drug
as a bath additive.
TURPENTINE OIL, PURIFIED
General: No health hazards or side effects are known in
conjunction with the proper external administration of
designated therapeutic dosages. However, resorptive poison-
ings, such as kidney and central nervous system damage, are
possible with large-area administration. Where large skin
injuries, severe feverish or infectious diseases, cardiac
insufficiency or hypertonia are present, entire-body baths
with the volatile oil added should be carried out only
following consultation with a physician.
Kidney damage is conceivable with internal administration
of therapeutic dosages. Inhalation should be avoided with
acute inflammation of the breathing passages.
Pediatric Use: Cases of death, in particular among children,
following intake of the oil have been reported in the
scientific literature.
OVERDOSAGE
TURPENTINE OIL, PURIFIED
Severe poisonings are possible with the intake of large
dosages. Symptoms include albuminuria, diarrhea, dyspnea,
dysuria, feelings of vertigo, hematuria, intestinal colic,
queasiness, reddening of the face, salivation, skin efflores-
cences, sore throat, staggering walk, strangury, thirst,
twitching and vomiting. Poisonings can also occur through
inhalation of the vapors or through skin contact. Fifty grams
is the approximate lethal dosage for an adult. Cases of death,
in particular among children, following intake of the oil are
known from the scientific literature. Gastric lavage with
bicarbonate of soda solution, intestinal emptying through
administration of sodium sulphate, the administration of
paraffin oil, activated charcoal and shock prophylaxis
(suitable body position, quiet, warmth) should be instituted.
Thereafter, therapy for poisonings consists of treating
spasms with diazepam (i.v.), electrolyte substitution, and
treating possible cases of acidosis with sodium bicarbonate
infusions. In case of shock, plasma volume expanders should
be infused. Monitoring of kidney function is essential.
Intubation and oxygen respiration may also be necessary.
DOSAGE
PINE SHOOTS
Mode of Administration: Pine shoot is available as a
comminuted herb for internal use in teas, syrups and
tinctures. Alcoholic solutions, oils or ointments are used
externally.
Daily Dosage:
Internal — daily dose: 2 to 3 g drug several times a day.
External — as a bath additive: 100 g alcoholic extract in a
full bath.
Semi-solid preparations — 20 to 50% ointment to be rubbed
in several times a day.
Homeopathic Dosage: 5 drops, 1 tablet or 10 globules every
30 to 60 minutes (acute) or 1 to 3 times daily (chronic);
parenterally: 1 to 2 ml sc, acute: 3 times daily; chronic: once
a day (HAB1). The dose is different for children.