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Terpenes from Forests and Human Health.

Kyoung Sang Cho^1,2, Young-Ran Lim¹, Kyungho Lee^1,2

¹Department of Biological Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea.

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|April 27, 2017

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Forest bathing aerosols, rich in terpenes, offer health benefits. This review highlights terpenes

Keywords:

Cancer Forest therapy Health Immune function Neuronal health Terpene

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Pharmacology

Background:

Forest bathing is linked to health improvements through forest aerosols and relaxation.
Terpenes, major components of forest aerosols, are organic compounds from plants.
Traditional use of terpene-rich oils lacks understanding of specific compound mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To categorize forest-derived terpenes based on their anti-inflammatory, anti-tumorigenic, and neuroprotective effects.
To discuss the potential mechanisms of action for individual terpenes.
To explore the therapeutic potential of terpenes.

Main Methods:

Literature review categorizing terpenes from forest sources.
Analysis of in vivo and in vitro studies on terpene bioactivity.
Discussion of proposed mechanisms of action for identified terpenes.

Main Results:

Identified various terpenes with demonstrated anti-inflammatory, anti-tumorigenic, and neuroprotective properties.
Detailed potential molecular mechanisms underlying these therapeutic effects.
Evidence supports the biological efficacy of terpenes in various experimental systems.

Conclusions:

The biological activities of terpenes scientifically support the health benefits of forest bathing.
Terpenes show promise as potential chemotherapeutic agents for various human diseases.
Further research into terpene mechanisms could lead to novel therapeutic applications.