| Literature DB >> 20197260 |
Beatrice Mercier1, Josiane Prost, Michel Prost.
Abstract
This paper provides a summary review of the major biological features concerning the essential oil of turpentine, its origin and use in traditional and modern medicine. More precisely, the safety of this volatile fraction to human health, and the medical, biological and environmental effects of the two major compounds of this fraction (alpha- and beta-pinenes) have been discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 20197260 DOI: 10.2478/v10001-009-0032-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Occup Med Environ Health ISSN: 1232-1087 Impact factor: 1.843