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Posted on Jun 01, 2016, 6 a.m.
Plant-based terpenoids may have therapeutic value for actinic keratosis, cutaneous candidiasis, hyperpigmentation, photoaging, and wounds.
Giving eucalyptus its characteristic aromatic scent, plant-based terpenoids are compounds that have been used as herbal remedies for antibacterial purposes. William Tuong, from University of California/Davis (UCD; California, USA), and colleagues completed a meta-analysis of published studies involving plant terpenoids. The team found that terpenoidsare a diverse group of phytochemicals, the application of which may benefit patients with actinic keratosis, cutaneous candidiasis, hyperpigmentation, photoaging, and wounds. The researchers report anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties of terpenoids as a pathogenic mechanism, writing that: “Terpenoids appear to be effective in treating specific dermatologic conditions.”
Tuong William, Walker Lauren, Sivamani Raja K. “Novel Use of Terpenoids for Treatment of Dermatologic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials.” The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. May 2015, 21(5): 261-268.