The essential oil of turpentine and its major volatile fraction (alpha- and beta-pinenes): a review

Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2009;22(4):331-42. doi: 10.2478/v10001-009-0032-5.

Abstract

This paper provides a summary review of the major biological features concerning the essential oil of turpentine, its origin and use in traditional and modern medicine. More precisely, the safety of this volatile fraction to human health, and the medical, biological and environmental effects of the two major compounds of this fraction (alpha- and beta-pinenes) have been discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bicyclic Monoterpenes
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemistry
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / pharmacology
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / toxicity
  • Humans
  • Monoterpenes / chemistry
  • Monoterpenes / pharmacology
  • Monoterpenes / toxicity
  • Oils, Volatile / chemistry
  • Oils, Volatile / pharmacology
  • Oils, Volatile / toxicity*
  • Plant Oils / chemistry
  • Plant Oils / pharmacology
  • Plant Oils / toxicity*
  • Turpentine / chemistry
  • Turpentine / pharmacology
  • Turpentine / toxicity*

Substances

  • Bicyclic Monoterpenes
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds
  • Monoterpenes
  • Oils, Volatile
  • Plant Oils
  • beta-pinene
  • alpha-pinene
  • Turpentine