Table 15.2.

Medicinal Properties of terpenes from different sources

Terpene	Medicinal properties	References
Tea tree	Contains the active ingredient to treat cutaneous infections	Carson et al. (2006)
Thyme	Possesses powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties	Bound et al. (2015)
Cannabis	Possesses psychoactive properties and used against many infectious diseases	Friedman et al. (2006)
Spanish sage	Enhances memory and is used in anti-dementia drugs	Lopresti (2016)
Citrus fruits	Drugs against pediculosis	Mehlhorn et al. (2011)
Citral	Antibacterial and antifungal effects	Silva et al. (2008)
Lemongrass	Insect repellent	Silva et al. (2008)