Composition and method for controlling the respiratory effects of inhaled pollutants and allergens

Abstract

An oil-based composition for application to mucosal surfaces of the human body provides potent activators of cytoprotective antioxidants. The composition includes the following ingredients: soy oil; coconut oil; orange oil; peppermint oil; aloe vera oil; vitamin E; and may further include jojoba and a preservative. Application of the composition to mucosal surfaces within the nose increases expression of antioxidant genes and inhibits proinflammatory action caused by exposure to oxidant pollutants, allergens and other cytotoxins.

1 . A method for mitigating nasal inflammation comprising the steps of:
 providing a composition consisting of soy oil, coconut oil, orange oil, peppermint oil and aloe vera oil;   applying the composition to mucosal surfaces within the nose;   allowing antioxidant genes to undergo increased expression in the nasal cell tissues; and   thereby increasing the activity of antioxidant pathways and providing anti-inflammatory protection within the nasal epithelial mucosa.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the composition in the step of providing further comprises jojoba. 
     
     
         3 . A method for mitigating nasal inflammation in response to exposure to pollutants, allergens and other airborne toxins, said method comprising the steps of:
 providing a composition comprising a combination of soy oil in an amount of 69.18% by weight of the composition, coconut oil in an amount of 20.0% by weight of the composition, orange oil in an amount of 4.9% by weight of the composition, peppermint oil in an amount of 0.75% by weight of the composition and aloe vera oil in an amount of 4.9% by weight of the composition;   applying the composition to mucosal surfaces within the nose;   allowing antioxidant genes to undergo increased expression in the nasal cell tissues; and   thereby increasing the activity of antioxidant pathways and providing anti-inflammatory protection within the nasal epithelial mucosa.