Olbas Oil

Olbas Oil is a remedy, of Swiss origin,[1] for congestion in the chest and nose, some hayfever relief (in certain cases) and also for muscle ache via massage.[2] It is made from a mixture of several different essential oils[3] and has been marketed since before 1916.[4] The name is a contraction of Oleum Basileum, "oil from Basel".[5]

Risk of eye injury

Olbas Oil's packaging is similar to that of eye drops, with the result that people occasionally administer it onto their eyes in error, causing injury.[6]

The introduction of Olbas Oil into a child's eye contrary to the product's instructions for use, was noted to result in a range of adverse effects including corneal scarring.[7]

Available as

There are several trademarked olbas oil products available[8]

  • Olbas Oil
  • Olbas for children
  • Olbas inhaler
  • Olbas Pastilles
  • Olbas Menthol Lozenges
  • Olbas bath

Active ingredients

Active ingredients are listed as;[9]

References
  1. "Olbas Oil". Olbas Herbal Remedies. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  2. "Olbas Oil Inhalant Decongestant 28ml". www.chemistdirect.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  3. "About Olbas". www.olbas.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  4. "Olbas Oil | Olbas Herbal Remedies". 2016-09-23. Archived from the original on 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  5. "Olbas, The Marvelous Swiss Oil". Olbas Herbal Remedies. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  6. Adams MK, Sparrow JM, Jim S, Tole DM (January 2009). "Inadvertent administration of Olbas oil into the eye: a surprisingly frequent presentation". Eye. 23 (1): 244. doi:10.1038/eye.2008.70. PMID 18404161.
  7. Wyllie JP, Alexander FW (April 1994). "Nasal instillation of 'Olbas Oil' in an infant". Archives of Disease in Childhood. 70 (4): 357–8. doi:10.1136/adc.70.4.357-b. PMC 1029805. PMID 8185381.
  8. "Products". www.olbas.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  9. "Olbas Oil Inhalant Decongestant - 28ml". www.boots.com. Retrieved 2018-09-20.


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