| abstract |
The present invention relates to cosmetical, nutritional or pharmaceutical compositions comprising essential oils extracted from plants and/or monoteerpenes derived thereof, their metabolites and chemically related species. Said essential oils and their monoterpenes are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions characterized by increased bone resorption, such as Paget's disease, tumor-induced bone disease or particularly osteoporosis. The invention further comprises a method for the preparation of said compositions as well as their uses. |