Limonene

Animal

Mechanism of Action

Prokinetic action enhancing gastric emptying; antioxidant through free radical scavenging

Major essential oil constituent; contributes to carminative, digestive, and mild hepatoprotective effects

Anti-inflammatory through inhibition of NF-κB signaling; gastroprotective via enhanced mucus secretion and reduced gastric acid output; venotonic action through smooth muscle tone modulation in venous walls

Research Notes

CarawayWestern

Limonene enhances gastric motility and intestinal transit in animal models. Moderate DPPH free radical scavenging capacity.

SamphireWestern

Limonene is a well-characterised monoterpene with demonstrated carminative and digestive-supportive activity. Hepatoprotective effects shown in animal models.

Stone Root (Collinsonia)Western

Limonene is a well-studied monoterpene found in many essential oils. Animal studies demonstrate gastroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity. Its role in the venotonic action of stone root is supported by traditional evidence and pharmacological plausibility but lacks specific clinical trials in the context of Collinsonia.

Found In 3 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpene

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Limonene

MonoterpeneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Monoterpene)

Myrcene(2)p-Cymene(2)Sabinene(1)β-Phellandrene(1)

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