β-Pinene

Category: terpenoid

Pharmacological Mechanism

Bicyclic monoterpene isomer of α-pinene — found in pine, hops, cumin. Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial; weak AChE inhibition like α-pinene but less potent.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1h

Dosing Guidelines

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

Target Organ Systems

• immune-hematologic