The FDA has determined that Safrole is a carcinogen. But the problem is, I don’t believe that studies have been done on humans to determine if safrole is indeed a human carcinogen. Instead, studies have been done on rodents to determine whether safrole is a carcinogen or not. But the problem with this approach is […]
Tag: organic chemistry
What is α-Thujene?
Alpha-thujene (α-thujene) is a natural organic compound that can be found in many essential oils. It catches my interest, because α-thujene is a main constituent of many varieties of frankincense essential oils. For example, the essential oil of Boswellia Serrata (a.k.a. Indian frankincense) can be composed of up to 65% of α-thujene[1]. α-thujene is also found in […]
