Plant Oils
- Name
- Plant Oils
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001209
- Description
Oils derived from plants or plant products.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Ethiodized oil A contrast agent used in imaging procedures. Soybean oil An 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 oil No approved therapeutic indications. Olive oil For 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 oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products. Sesame oil Sesame 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 oil Indicated for topical use to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. No FDA-approved therapeutic indications. Clove oil Clove oil is primarily indicated in conditions like colic, flatulence, and toothache . Linseed oil Linseed 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 oil An extract from Juniperus virginiana used in allergy testing. Eucalyptus oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products. Rice bran oil Rice 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 oil A compound used to lubricate ear wax, as an emollient, and used in laxatives. Coconut oil Coconut oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Sunflower oil Sunflower oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Palm oil Palm oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Garlic oil Not Annotated Curcuma aromatica root oil Curcuma 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 oil Borage 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 oil Not Annotated Peppermint oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products and is not an approved medication. Evening primrose oil Evening 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 oil Meadowfoam seed oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Bergamot oil Bergamot oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Lavender oil Not Annotated Cajuput oil An ingredient used in topical products for mild analgesia. Wheat germ oil Not Annotated Jojoba oil Jojoba oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Rosemary oil Not Annotated Argan oil Argan oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. - Drugs & Drug Targets