Plant Oils

Name
Plant Oils
Accession Number
DBCAT001209
Description

Oils derived from plants or plant products.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
Ethiodized oilA contrast agent used in imaging procedures.
Soybean oilAn oil used as a source of calories and essential fatty acids in selected patients for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy and prevention of essential fatty acid deficiency.
Safflower oilNo approved therapeutic indications.
Olive oilFor use in adults as a source of calories and fatty acids in total parenteral nutrition [FDA Label]. Sometimes used as an additive in cosmetic products.
Castor oilAn ingredient used in a variety of natural health products.
Sesame oilSesame oil is a commonly used vegetable oil in Asia and flavoring enhancer in various culinary practices. It is extracted from sesame seeds and contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic...
Tea tree oilIndicated for topical use to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. No FDA-approved therapeutic indications.
Clove oilClove oil is primarily indicated in conditions like colic, flatulence, and toothache .
Linseed oilLinseed oil is a rich source of α-Linolenic acid extracted from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Other fatty acids contained in linseed oil include palmitic...
Cedar oilAn extract from Juniperus virginiana used in allergy testing.
Eucalyptus oilAn ingredient used in a variety of natural health products.
Rice bran oilRice bran oil is extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice after chaff (rice husk) used for high-temperature cooking methods such as deep frying and stir frying. It...
Peanut oilA compound used to lubricate ear wax, as an emollient, and used in laxatives.
Coconut oilCoconut oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Sunflower oilSunflower oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Palm oilPalm oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Garlic oilNot Annotated
Curcuma aromatica root oilCurcuma aromatica root oil is obtained from the roots of Curcuma aromatica, or more commonly called wild tumeric, via steamed distillation. Curcuma aromatica belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. The wild...
Borage oilBorage oil, or borage seed oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that is obtained from the seeds of the Borago officinalis (borage). Borage oil is used as...
Citronella oilNot Annotated
Peppermint oilAn ingredient used in a variety of natural health products and is not an approved medication.
Evening primrose oilEvening primrose oil is used as part of over-the-counter dietary supplements. It is also used for the treatment of systemic inflammatory diseases and for women's health conditions such as cyclical...
Meadowfoam seed oilMeadowfoam seed oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Bergamot oilBergamot oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Lavender oilNot Annotated
Cajuput oilAn ingredient used in topical products for mild analgesia.
Wheat germ oilNot Annotated
Jojoba oilJojoba oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Rosemary oilNot Annotated
Argan oilArgan oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
Soybean oilPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alphatarget
Castor oilProstaglandin E2 receptor EP3 subtypetarget
Castor oilProstaglandin E2 receptor EP4 subtypetarget
Clove oilVascular cell adhesion protein 1target
Clove oilC-X-C motif chemokine 10target
Clove oilCollagen alpha-1(I) chaintarget
Clove oilGranulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor subunit alphatarget
Peppermint oilCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
Peppermint oilCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
Evening primrose oilElongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 5enzyme
Evening primrose oilFatty acid desaturase 1enzyme
Evening primrose oilFatty acid desaturase 2enzyme