limonene

Stay on the safe side and avoid using limonene as a medicine until more is known.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of limonene for these uses.

Limonene might increase how quickly the liver breaks down some medications.

At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for limonene.

Before taking limonene talk to your healthcare provider if you take any medications that are changed by the liver.

The most widely practiced conversion of limonene is to carvone.

Limonene is also used as a solvent in some model airplane glues.

Limonene may block cancer-forming chemicals and kill cancer cells in the laboratory.

Spearmint oil also contains significant amounts of limonene, dihydrocarvone and 1,8-cineol.

However a study of patients presenting dermatitis showed that 3% were sensitized to limonene.

Limonene and D-limonene are less toxic alternatives for the mineral spirits.

In foods, beverages, and chewing gum, limonene is used as a flavoring.

Taking limonene along with some medications that are changed by the liver can lead to a variety of effects and side effects.

The appropriate dose of limonene depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions.

Most of the substances are part of the terpene group with limonene being the dominant one.

This species contains many essential oils, including, at least in some varieties, limonene and geraniol.

As it is combustible, limonene has also been considered as a biofuel.

A classic example is the cyclization of geranyl pyrophosphate to form limonene.

Limonene is a chemical found in the peels of citrus fruits and in other plants.

The high levels of limonene in the tumors may slow down the progress of the cancer, but their effect on the person's survival is uncertain.

Aged heartwood is rich in terpenes such as limonene and α-terpineol.

However, the majority of R-(-)-carvone used in commercial applications is synthesized from limonene.

This suggests independent evolution of the limonene biosynthetic pathway in these two lineages.

Ultra-fine oil's effect can be strengthened through the combination with oils such as limonene or citronellal.

Other aromatic essential oils present are limonene, caryophyllene, and farnesene.