Moving toward a more sustainable development, a pivotal role is played by circular
economy and a smarter waste management. Industrial wastes from plants offer a wide …

Forest trees are a major source of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs). Terpenes
and terpenoids are known as the main BVOCs of forest aerosols. These compounds have …

In this experimental randomized placebo-controlled 4-way crossover trial, we explored the
analgesic effects of inhaled pharmaceutical-grade cannabis in 20 chronic pain patients with …

Terpenes constitute the largest class of natural products and are important resources for the
pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics industries. However, due to their low water solubility …

Propolis has been used worldwide for years in folk medicine and currently marketed by the
pharmaceutical industry. In Brazil, propolis was classified into 13 groups based on their …

Many diseases, such as inflammatory and central nervous system disorders, currently have
a limited number of effective side-effect free treatments. Citronellol (CT) is a monoterpene …

Cancer pain is a major public health problem worldwide due to the strong impact on the
quality of life of patients and side effects of the existing therapeutic options. Monoterpenes …

Hop cones (Humulus lupulus L.), or more specifically the lupulin glands, hold the reason for
the specific, pleasant aroma of hops–its essential oil. The hops themselves, or the extracted …

Inflammatory response can be driven by cytokine production and is a pivotal target in the
management of inflammatory diseases. Monoterpenes have shown that promising profile as …

Secondary metabolites from plant organisms have always been excellent options for the
pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. Essential oils are a type of metabolites found …