Journal of Childhood & Developmental Disorders

Isopulegol: A Promising Phytochemical with Potential Therapeutic Benefits

Phytochemicals are naturally occurring biologically active compounds that provide promising options to existing therapeutic approaches and serve as vital resources for novel drugs. Essential oils derived from various medicinal plants contain a wide array of phytochemicals that exhibit diverse pharmacological properties. Terpenes are low molecular weight, volatile compounds that are abundant in essential oil of various plants and possess useful biological activity for treating diseases and ailments. Isopulegol is a monoterpene alcohol present in the essential oils of grape fruit, mint and rosemary. This mini review summarizes recent progress on the health benefits of isopulegol and discusses its potential mechanisms in the prevention and treatment of diseases in various experimental models.

 

Author(s):

Sankaranarayanan C and Kalaivani K

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