Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Terpinolene is a monoterpene found in various essential oils, including those of tea tree, sage, and rosemary. Its use for supporting or treating fungal infections is primarily based on scientific studies, though the evidence is limited and mostly preclinical. Several in vitro studies have demonstrated that terpinolene exhibits antifungal activity against common pathogenic fungi such as Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. For example, research published in Fitoterapia (2012) and Journal of Applied Microbiology (2009) found that terpinolene, as a component of certain essential oils, contributed to the inhibition of fungal growth. However, these studies typically examine terpinolene in combination with other terpenes and constituents, making it difficult to attribute antifungal activity to terpinolene alone. There are very few, if any, clinical studies or robust animal models assessing terpinolene’s efficacy for treating fungal infections in humans. Thus, while laboratory evidence suggests terpinolene has antifungal properties, the data are preliminary and do not yet support its use as a standalone antifungal agent in clinical settings. More research, including human trials, is needed to establish its effectiveness and safety profile for this purpose.

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alpha-pinene
alpha-terpineol
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babchi
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barberry
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basil
bee hive
bee propolis
benzyl isothiocyanate
beta-pinene
bisabolene
black nightshade
black walnut
borneol
Brazilian peppertree
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
Calendula
camphor oil
caprylic acid
carvacrol
caryophyllene
Centipeda
chalcone
chamomile
Cinnamomum
cinnamon
citral
citronella
coconut oil
commiphora
copaiba oil
curry leaf
Dianthus
eucalyptus
eugenol
Euphorbia
gamma-terpinene
garlic
geranial
geraniol
geranium
Glechoma hederacea
glyceryl caprylate caprate
glyceryl monolaurate
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
green tea
Hedyotis
henna
Herb Robert
Houttuynia
Indian fagonia
jojoba oil
Kefir
Labdanum
Lactoperoxidase
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
lauric acid
Lebbek
lemongrass
Leptospermum scoparium
lichen
linalool
Litsea
liverwort
lodhtree
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
mangostin
marigold
Marking Nut Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Menthol oil
Monolaurin
Morinda
Mountain Pepper
Mustard
Naphthoquinones
Neem tree
nut grass
Onosma bracteatum
oregano
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oriental arborvitae
Oroxylum indicum
pau d'arco
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sage
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Sandalwood
Sapindus mukorossi
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Stereospermum
Storax
Sumac
Tea Tree Oil
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Thiosulfinate
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Thymol
Tulbaghia
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Other health conditions supported by Terpinolene

Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Fungal Infections
Insect Repellant
Wounds and Sores

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