Could “eugenol” be used as a therapeutic agent in asbestosis?
By admin on Jun 5, 2009 in Respiratory Diseases
Paul H asked:
“Eugenol” is a chemical found in an extract of cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon that polymerizes to asbestos fibers, neutralizing their toxicity. If administered via positive-pressure breathing apparatus or hyperbaric chamber therapy could it have a potential effect on people suffering from asbestosis?
“Eugenol” is a chemical found in an extract of cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon that polymerizes to asbestos fibers, neutralizing their toxicity. If administered via positive-pressure breathing apparatus or hyperbaric chamber therapy could it have a potential effect on people suffering from asbestosis?
On Jun 8, 2009, huggz said:
I doubt it as its the damage the asbestos causes to the cells which causes the asbestosis, not just the asbestos itself. So even if it were possible to remove the fibres the cells would still be severely damaged;
On Jun 10, 2009, goliathntime said:
It might be a good idea to try to suppress the symptoms but not the disease. I think anything that might help is worth a shot.