J Hrubý

Molecular Targets and Biological Activities of Carvone: An Evidence-Graded Review

Carvone is a naturally occurring monoterpene and the principal volatile constituent of spearmint (Mentha spicata) and caraway (Carum carvi), plants long used as carminative, digestive, antimicrobial, and flavoring agents. The compound exists as two enantiomers—S-(+)-carvone (pred...