Terpenes Flashcards
A major ingredient in cloves, rosemary, and hops; beneficial for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Beta-caryophyllene
could also have potentially both anti-depressant and anti-cancer properties; forest like smell
Beta-pinene
found in ginseng, which has long been used in folk medicine for energizing effects.
Humulene
One of the most commonly found terpenes; distinct citrus notes; anti-anxiety and anti-cancer properties.
Limonene
alleviates stress; lavender scent
Linalool
found in mangoes; anti-fungal and antibacterial properties and could also have sedating effects.
Myrcene
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, pain and stress relief; sweet, fruity and nutty.
Bisabolol
Alzheimer’s treatment, anti-inflammatory and sedative; sweet, pungent, pine, woody, cedar
Delta 3 Carene
anti-cancer, antioxidants, antibacterial, anti-fungal; floral, fruity, sweet, rosy, waxy
Geraniol
antibacterial, anti-cancer, antioxidant, sedative; citrus, lemon, pine, sweet, woody
Terpinolene
anti-inflammatory; grapefruit, citrus, sweet woody
Valencene
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sedative, stress relief; pine, clove
Terpineol
anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal; fruity, floral
Ocimene
Alzheimer’s treatment, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, pain and stress relief; spicy
Eucalyptol
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, gastric protective, muscle relaxant, pain relief, sleep aid, stress relief; pepper, wood, spice
Caryophyllene