Toxicity of Selected Monoterpenes and Essential Oils Rich in These Compounds
This 2022 review looks at the safety and harms of monoterpenes, a large group of plant chemicals used for their antioxidant, antibacterial, sedative and anti-inflammatory effects and for their smells in food and cosmetics. The paper summarizes lab and animal (in vitro and in vivo) studies on six selected monoterpenes—α-terpinene,…