α-Pinene

Category: terpenoid

Aliases: (+)-α-pinene

Pharmacological Mechanism

Bicyclic monoterpene — dominant in pine and rosemary essential oils. Acetylcholinesterase inhibition supports memory in animal studies; bronchodilator at low inhalation doses.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 100mg (Range: 50 - 150 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• respiratory