Could "eugenol" be used as a therapeutic agent in asbestosis?

Posted on November 20th, 2009 by admin in hyperbaric chamber | 2 Comments »

"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?

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;

2 Responses

  1. huggz Says:

    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;
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  2. goliathntime Says:

    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.
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