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. 2019 Nov 12:333–359. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-31269-5_15

Table 15.4.

Uses of different terpenes in folk medicine

No. Scientific name Common name Abundant terpene Uses in ayurveda Uses in TCM References
1. Citrus limon Lemon Limonene Oral cavities, digestive problems, abdominal colic pain, and cough Digestive problems and cleansing the body a,b
2. Citrus reticulata Orange Limonene Digestive disorders, abdominal colic pain, and worm infestation Stomach ache and cough c,d
3. Juniperus communis Juniper Limonene Antiseptic, treat cellulite, pain and swelling Treat cold and urinary problems e,f
4. Phyllanthus emblica Indian gooseberry Phyllaembicilins

Boost immunity

Strengthen hair follicles

Cure acne and pimples

Improve circulatory system

Cure diarrhea

Treat diarrhea, jaundice and inflammation

Zhang et al. (2000),

Liu (2016)g

5. Panax sp. Ginseng Humulene

Boosts energy

Used to treat musculoskeletal problems such as rheumatism, arthritis, and so on.

Memory booster

Reduce fatigue

Reduce menopause symptoms

h–j
6. Cinnamomum verum Cinnamon Alpha-pinene, caryophyllene, linalool,alpha-phelandrene, cymene, humulene

Cold,

Diabetes, high cholesterol, digestive problems, bronchitis, sinus congestion

Cold, diabetes, high cholesterol, digestive problems; control sweating

Chest pain

Ravindran et al. (2004)k
7. Lycium chinense Goji berry Beta-carotene

Maintains kidney functions

Improves eye-sight, fertility, circulation and increases lifetime

Improves eye-sight, fertility, circulation and increases lifetime Bungheza et al. (2012)l
8. Zingiber officinale Ginger Zingiberene

Digestive problems,

Joint pain and air sickness

Cold, cough, wheezing, asthma m,n
9. Allium sativum Garlic Nerolidol, alpha-pinene, and terpinolene Treat pimples, tumor, snakebites, wounds, headache, heart disease, gastric problems, ulcer, and measles Food poisoning and digestive problems o,p
10. Ocimum tenuiflorum Holy basil/tulsi Eugenol , β-elemene, β-caryophyllene and germacrene

Restores functions of nervous system

Increases fertiltity

Used to treat asthma and cold

Restores functions of the nervous system Kousik and Baldev (2012)q,r

ahttp://easyayurveda.com/2012/11/14/health-benefits-of-lemon-ayurveda-details/. Accessed 1 June 2017

bhttp://limoneira.com/lemons-in-traditional-chinese-medicine/. Accessed 7 June 2017

chttp://easyayurveda.com/2011/09/22/benefits-of-orange-fruits-traditional-and-modern-views/. Accessed 5 June 2017

dwww.sacredlotus.com/go/chinese-herbs/substance/chen-pi-orange-peel-citrus-peel-tangerine-peel. Accessed 5 June 2017

ehttp://ayurvedicoils.com/tag/ayurvedic-uses-of-juniper-leaf-oil. Accessed 5 June 2017

fwww.herbs-info.com/juniper.html. Accessed 5 June 2017

ghttp://homeofayurveda.org/the-indian-gooseberry-ayurvedas-wonder-fruit/. Accessed 5 June 2017

hwww.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-ashwagandha-or-indian-ginseng.html. Accessed 7 June 2017

ihttp://theleafonline.com/c/science/2014/11/terpene-profile-humulene/. Accessed 5 June 2017

jhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginseng#Uses. Accessed 5 June 2017

khttps://classicalchinesemedicine.org/gpa/guizhi-cinnamon-twig-translations/. Accessed 5 June 2017

lhttps://trueayurveda.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/goji-berries-not-all-that-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/. Accessed 5 June 2017

mwww.mapi.com/ayurvedic-knowledge/food-tips/the-healing-power-of-ginger.html. Accessed 5 June 2017

nhttp://bodymindwellnesscenter.com/ginger-root-in-ayurveda-and-chinese-medicine/. Accessed 5 June 2017

owww.meridian-acupuncture-clinic.com/support-files/garlic-in-tcm.pdf. Accessed 5 June 2017

phttp://ayurveda-foryou.com/health_articles/garlic_benefits.html. Accessed 5 June 2017

qhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum. Accessed 5 June 2017

rwww.consciouslifestylemag.com/tulsi-holy-basil-sacred-herb/. Accessed 5 June 2017