Eucalyptus Oil as Adjuvant Therapy for Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)

Summary

Background : Based on several clinical trials, eucalyptus oil can suppress edema formation and reduce inflammation, where the effect of 1,8-cineole is due to the inhibition of cytokine secretion by T lymphocytes. This but not limited to the reduction of interleukin (IL) of IL-4, IL-5, and IL-10 in nasal lavage fluids and levels of IL- 1β, IL-6, Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α), and Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) in lung tissue of mice infected with influenza virus. Hence the researchers assume that Eucalyptus may possess benefits in COVID-19 as adjuvant therapy. Objectives : The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Eucalyptus oil as adjuvant therapy in mild-moderate COVID-19 patients. Hypothesis : Eucalyptus oil may reduce the inflammatory cytokines which eventually improves clinical symptoms

Timeline

Start

2020-11-18

Primary completion

2021-01-28

Completion

2022-03-01

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