A Review on Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Monoterpenes

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Authors

Rita de Cássia da Silveira e Sá · Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Luciana Dantas Farias de Andrade · Universidade Federal de Sergipe

Damião Pergentino de Sousa · Universidade Federal de Sergipe

Abstract

Faced with the need to find new anti-inflammatory agents, great effort has been expended on the development of drugs for the treatment of inflammation. This disorder reduces the quality of life and overall average productivity, causing huge financial losses. In this review the anti-inflammatory activity of 32 bioactive monoterpenes found in essential oils is discussed. The data demonstrate the pharmacological potential of this group of natural chemicals to act as anti-inflammatory drugs.

Topics & Keywords

Nigella sativa pharmacological applications Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Molecules

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 1227-1254

DOI: 10.3390/molecules18011227

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