Carvone (R-(-)-carvone)

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Primary aromatic compound; carminative, antimicrobial, and antispasmodic; milder than peppermint's menthol and better tolerated

Research Notes

SpearmintWestern

Well-documented carminative and antispasmodic activity. Primary volatile compound distinguishing spearmint from peppermint.

Found In 1 Herb

Spearmint

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpene ketone

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Carvone (R-(-)-carvone)

Monoterpene ketoneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Monoterpene ketone)

Artemisia Ketone(1)beta-Thujone(1)Carvone(2)Diosphenol (Buchu Camphor)(1)Fenchone(2)Isomenthone(1)Pulegone(3)

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