Piperitone – Terpene Profile
Commonly used in essential oils, Piperitone is a popular flavoring additive found in two forms referred to as D-form and L-form. Known for its herbaceous, comphoraceous aroma that also features fragrances of both peppermint and menthol, piperitone can also be characterized by its minty flavor and spicy notes along with a cooling feeling. Found in buchu, Pipertone is used in cosmetics and perfumes, with therapeutic properties that include uses as a natural diuretic and decongestant.

Medicinal qualities:
In vitro
Anti Fungal
Essential oils from Piper aduncum inflorescences and leaves: chemical composition and antifungal activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.
Valadares, A. C. F., Alves, C. C. F., Alves, J. M., De Deus, I. P. B., De Oliveira Filho, J. G., Dos Santos, T. C. L., Dias, H. J., Crotti, A. E. M., & Miranda, M. L. D. (2018)
Antibacterial
Antibacterial activity of Artemisia asiatica essential oil against some common respiratory infection causing bacterial strains and its mechanism of action in Haemophilus influenzae.
Huang, J., Qian, C., Xu, H., & Huang, Y. (2018)
Antibacterial activity and mode of action of the Artemisia capillaris essential oil and its constituents against respiratory tract infection-causing pathogens.
Yang, C., Hu, D. H., & Hu, Y. (2015)