Review Article

Use of Monoterpenes as Potential Therapeutics in Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Review

Table 5

Patents related to the use of monoterpenes in diabetes therapy.

TitleIPCYearCountryPatent purposeReference

Compositions of monoterpenoids for stimulating the immune systemA61K31/0452012FrancePharmaceutical composition containing monoterpenoids, intended for the treatment of immune disorders, associated with conditions such as diabetes, alcohol or drug abuse, or obesity[111]
Extract of Toona sinensis from supercritical fluid extraction for treating diabetes and metabolic diseases, the preparation method and the use thereofA61K36/582011ChinaToona sinensis extract should be used as a food supplement or in pharmaceutical compositions. It can lower blood sugar levels, promote lipid breakdown, and treat metabolic disorders.[112]
Synergistic composition of (−)-hydroxycitric acid with monoterpene and a method to enhance satietyA61K31/1942011EUAPharmaceutical or synergistic food composition comprising (−)-hydroxycitric acid, its salts, amides, and esters together with monoterpenes to increase satiety and help control obesity and prevent diabetes[113]
Use of monoterpenes compound in preparation of medicine against diabetes mellitusA61K31/0152006ChinaAn application of the monoterpene compounds, especially d-limonene, in the preparation of the drug in oily liquid form for the treatment of diabetes is disclosed[114]
Nutritional and therapeutical preparations having antioxidant activityA23D7/002004EUAPharmaceutical and dietary compositions for the treatment and prevention of aging processes and related conditions, among them diabetes, comprising a lipid blend rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamins, in combination or not with monoterpenes and/or sesquiterpenes[115]

IPC: International Patent Classification.