What does APIOL mean?

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "apiol": Apiol 1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions: A crystalline solid extracted from parsley oil, used in medicine as a diuretic and emmenagogue.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈeɪpiɑːl/, UK: /ˈeɪpiɒl/
4. Origin and Usage: Apiol was first isolated from parsley oil in 1830. It has been used in medicine for its diuretic and emmenagogue properties. Apiol is also used as a flavoring agent in food and cosmetics.
5. Synonyms: Parsley camphor, parsley oil camphor
6. Related Words: Camph, carbo, cumin, menth, thyme
7. Example Sentences:
- The doctor prescribed apiol to treat her menstrual cramps. - Apiol is a natural diuretic that can help reduce water retention. - The food industry uses apiol as a flavoring agent in many products.