Juniper camphor: An emerging sesquiterpene compound with promising chemistry, biological potential, and future perspectives
摘要
Juniper camphor, a sesquiterpene alcohol with selinane-type skeleton, which is a subset of the eudesmane family generated predominantly from several Juniperus species, is an important phytochemical having medicinal benefits. Juniper camphor, also called eudesm-7(11)-en-4-ol, is a sesquiterpene having the chemical formula C15H26O. It is largely made from the essential oils of numerous juniper species, including Juniperus communis and Juniperus californica. Methods of extraction, botanical distribution, and environmental factors can influence the yield of juniper camphor extracted from natural populations. Juniper camphor has gained attention for its diverse applications in traditional medicine, aromatherapy, and the fragrance and flavor industries. Recent studies highlight its significant antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties in addition to its allelopathic activity. They are significant prospects for further research in the field of natural health therapies because of their many benefits.