Alpha-terpineol

Alpha-terpineol belongs to the family of terpene alcohols or monoterpenols and is therefore recognized for having the following properties:

Powerful broad-spectrum anti-infectious properties:

• Antibacterial
• Antiviral
• Antifungal
• Antiparasitic
• Immune modulators (increases deficient immunoglobulins; decreases excess immunoglobulins)
• Neurotonic

At physiological and therapeutic doses, terpene alcohols or monoterpenols do not present toxicity. They can be applied directly to the skin for a short duration. However, for sensitive skin, it is advisable to dilute them in a carrier oil.

Alpha-terpineol is a molecule present in the following essential oils:

• Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus radiata)
• Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
• Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara L.)
• True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)