Monoterpenes
Isopulegol – Terpene Profile
A monoterpene that naturally occurs in varied collection of fruits and herbs, including orange juice, mint, buchu oil, and lemon balm, isopulegol is characterized by its cooling, minty tastes which grace countless prepared desserts and beverages. These same aromatic nuances of peppermint and fruit have contributed to its frequent inclusion in hygienic products, cosmetics and perfumes. Isopulegol’s list of therapeutic benefits is considerable. Modern medicine has discovered isopulgol’s proficiency in combatting anti-inflammatory diseases, liver diseases, and as an absorption enhancer for transdermal treatment.
Found in
Lemongrass
Boiling Point
212℃
414℉
Medicinal qualities:
In vivo
Enhancement of skin permeation
Enhancement of skin permeation of flurbiprofen via its transdermal patches using isopulegol decanoate (ISO-C10) as an absorption enhancer: pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluation.
Chen Y, Quan P, Liu X, Guo W, Song W, Cun D, Wang Z, Fang L.(2015)
Anti Inflammation
In Vivo Potential Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Melissa officinalis L. Essential Oil.
Bounihi A, Hajjaj G, Alnamer R, Cherrah Y, Zellou A. (2013)