Effects and usage of a citrus compound, limonene
Polyphenols: Prevention and Treatment of Human Disease, Elsevier, ss.419-424, 2018
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2018
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/b978-0-12-813008-7.00032-1
- Yayınevi: Elsevier
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.419-424
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Antioxidant, Health, Limonene
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Limonene (p-mentha-1,8-diene), which is found in oils obtained from many Citrus plants, is used for aromatic purposes in the cosmetic industry as well as for drug production in order to facilitate the percutaneous transfer of drugs in vitro and in vivo. It is also used as sweetener in some foods and as a fragrance in soaps and perfumes. Based on in vitro studies, it is claimed that high concentrations of limonene are needed for its pharmacological effects. This chapter aims to provide knowledge and general information about limonene and its health effects.