ALL TERPENES
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANTIDIARRHEAL - Provides symptomatic relief of diarrhea
ANTIBACTERIAL - Bacterial growth slowed ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces systemic inflammation
ABOUT DELTA-3 CARENE
Delta-3-carene is a bicyclic monoterpene. Delta-3-carene occurs naturally and is a component of turpentine. It is also found in rosemary, basil, pepper, and cedars. It has a characteristic woodsy odor, that is sweet with a hint of citrus. D-3-Carene is found in many essential oils used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, perfumes, and foods as a flavoring agent. It has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties, specifically in the reduction of edema. It also appears to increase the mineralization of calcium into bones, improving overall bone health. These bone-strengthening abilities make D-3-carene a potential treatment for osteoporosis.
BETA CARYOPHYLLENE
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANALGESIC: Pain relief
ANTIBACTERIAL: Inhibits bacterial growth
ANTIDEPRESSANT: Relieves symptoms of depression
ANXIOLYTIC: Relieves anxiety symptoms
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces systemic inflammation
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Inhibits cancer cell growth
ANTIOXIDANT: Prevents oxidation damage to human cells and molecules
NEUROPROTECTIVE: Slows damage to the nervous system and brain
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE INFO
Beta-caryophyllene (ß-caryophyllene) is a commonly encountered terpene in both nature and household food products. ß-caryophyllene’s flavor and distinctive aroma contributes to the spiciness of black pepper and is also abundant in basil, caraway, oregano, lavender, allspice, figs, chamomile, cloves, hops, cinnamon, and rosemary. It is so abundantly found in foods, it is one of the few terpenes the FDA recognizes as “safe” to consume in larger doses.
There is much excitement around ß-caryophyllene within the terpene industry along with the medical sector because studies have shown it to be the only known terpene that also acts as cannabidiol.
Terpenes versus cannabidiol (CBD) – terpenes are the isolated oil of a plant that makes up the plant’s natural flavor and scent. Alternatively, CBD is the naturally occurring oil in a cannabis providing the feeling of calm and wellbeing without the psychoactive feeling while also activating the human endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system regulates the function of the nervous system, brain, endocrine, and immune systems while also modulating the production and release of hormones related to reproduction and in response to stress. Assisting the endocannabinoid system has many implications in the healing of a variety of ailments, such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s Disease and MS.
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANALGESIC: Relieves Pain
ANTIBACTERIAL: Slows Bacterial growth
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces systemic inflammation
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Cancer cell inhibition
ANTIOXIDANT: Prevents oxidative damage to nervous system and molecules in body
ALPHA-PINENE FACTS
Alpha-Pinene (α-pinene) is one of the most familiar terpenes that people are in contact with regularly. It’s popularly uses include household products, cleaners, and even turpentine. The average person can use it without realizing that it is a terpene with a variety of therapeutic properties.
α-pinene is the main terpene found in pine trees and confiers which gives them their characteristic “Fresh Pine” aroma. It is the most familiar and commonly found terpene in nature and is also found in rosemary, and orange peels.
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANALGESIC: Pain Relief
ANTIBACTERIAL: Inhibits bacterial growth
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces systemic inflammation
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Inhibits cancer cell growth
ANTIOXIDANT: Prevents oxidative damage in human body
NEUROGENERATIVE: Promotes healthy neurological and brain function
BRONCHODILATOR: Increase lung airflow
ABOUT BETA-PINENE
Pinene is one of the most abundantly found terpenes in the plant world and is produced in hundreds of plants like basil, cedar, pine, and conifer trees, dill, parsley, rosemary eucalyptus, and oranges. Both β and α-pinene share the same plant sources, they also share the same therapeutic qualities. They differ in their smell. α-pinene possesses the distinct fresh and earthy scent like pine and rosemary. β-pinene has a fresh, woody, yet spicy aroma like dill, basil parsley, or hops. β-pinene common uses are in fragrances, cooking as a flavoring additive, essential oils and it also has preservative qualities.
Beta-pinene (β-pinene) is one of the two isomers of pinene, along with alpha pinene. α-pinene and β-pinene are most noted in the scientific literature for their ability to raise mental alertness, clarity, and increased cognitive function. Researchers found significant applications in bronchodilation, epilepsy, pain relief, cancer treatment, and neuro protective properties. Pinenes are also widely recognized as an anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antiseptic, and antioxidant. Also help treat conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/beta-Pinene
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANALGESIC: Relives pain
ANTIBACTERIAL: Slows bacterial growth
ANTI-FUNGAL: Inhibits fungal growth
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces systemic inflammation
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Inhibits cancer cell growth
ANTIOXIDANT: Prevents oxidative damage in cells and molecules of the body
EUCALYPTOL FACTS
Eucalyptol is a monoterpenoid commonly known as cineole. Eucalyptol gets its name from eucalyptus, of which it’s the primary terpene. It is also found in tea tree, bay leaves, sweet basil, rosemary, and sage.
Eucalyptol is utilized as an ingredient for many products for freshness, including mouthwash, toothpaste, and cough suppressants. It is also widely used in the wellness industry for its use in aromatherapy. Its also commonly used in massage oils and lotions.
Eucalyptol is great for things such as pain-relief, anti-inflammation, and antioxidant properties, and is an effective treatment for rhinosinusitis. Eucalyptol’s anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition has been shown to control airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma. Eucalyptol has also been shown to slow colorectal cancer cell growth in humans.
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANTIBACTERIAL: Slows bacterial growth
ANTIMICROBIAL: Host defense peptides
ANTIOXIDANT: Neutralize free radicals
NEUROPROTECTANT: Helps protect the structure and function of nerve cells
GERANIOLFACTS
Geraniol is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol. It is the primary element of rose oil, palmarosa, and citronella oil as well as in small quantities in geranium, lemon, and other plants.
Geraniol has a rose flower scent and is used mostly in the cosmetics industry for lotions, perfumes, and soaps. It is used to flavor sweet foods like candies and ice creams. Flavors that include peach, raspberry, grapefruit, red apple, plum, lime, orange, lemon, watermelon, blueberry and pineapple.
Geraniol is an effective plant-based mosquito repellent. It however has the ability to attract bees. Honey bee scent glands contain geraniol to mark nectar- flowers and hive entrances. Geraniol has exciting implications for topicals, and it can enhance the skin’s ability to absorb cannabinoids.
The scientific community has studied Geraniol for its antimicrobial, antibacterial, and pain-relieving properties. Continued studies indicate its antioxidant properties show promising potential in cancer research. Geraniol also functions as a neuroprotectant, which could be utilized in the treatment of diabetes.
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANALGESIC: Pain relief
ANTIDEPRESSANT: Relieves symptoms of depression
ANTI-EPILEPTIC: Reduces seizures and convulsions
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces inflammation
ANTIPSYCHOTIC: Reduces symptoms of psychosis
ANXIOLYTIC: Anxiety relief
SEDATIVE: Sleep aid
LINALOOL FACTS
Linalool is one of the most recognizable aromas of all the terpenes. Linalool is a very common terpene found naturally occurring in many flowers and spice plants. Hundreds of plant species produce linalool, but it’s best known for lavender and its distinctive flavor and aroma attributes. Linalool is found in mint laurels, cinnamon, rosewood and citrus fruits. It has even been found in some fungi.
Linalool is often used in aromatherapy as a sleep aid and has been utilized as a treatment for anxiety for thousands of years because it is a natural relaxant. It exhibits calming, sedative effects when inhaled. Coupled with lower aggression and higher social engagement makes it highly sought after. Linalool has been linked to a variety of health benefits including analgesic, anxiolytic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-tumor effects.
Linalool makes up a large portion of lavender essential oil, which has reported anti-agitation and antidepressant traits. Mostly due to its activity on the NMDA receptors.
Linalool is used as a scent in thousands of perfumed hygiene products and cleaning agents, like soaps, detergents, shampoos, and skin lotions. Linalool extract can be applied directly to the skin or inhaled. It is used by professionals as a flea, fly, cockroach insecticide and some mosquito-repellents.
LIMONENE
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANTIBACTERIAL: Slows bacterial growth
ANTIMICROBIAL: Inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms
ANTIFUNGAL: Inhibits fungal growth
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces inflammation
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Inhibits cancer cell growth
ANXIOLYTIC: Anxiety relief
GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX: Reduces acid reflux
IMMUNOSTIMULANT: Stimulates the immune system
LIMONENE FACTS
Limonene has a powerful citrus odor and bitter flavor. As suspected Limonene’s highest concentrations are found in fruits from citrus. Limonene also occurs naturally in a variety of other trees and herbs including juniper, pine, rosemary, mint, and fennel.
It is a terpene with a wide range of uses. Limonene is found in many products like household cleaners, perfumes, food, and some medicines. Limonene’s widespread use is largely due to its very low toxicity.
Widely studied limonene has been established as an antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent, while showing potential for numerous other health benefits. Limonene shows promise in weight loss, digestion aid, and preventing gastric distress. Limonene is utilized in remedies for bronchitis, heartburn, bronchitis, and gallstones for centuries. Limonene has also shown benefits for individuals with anxiety issues, as well as cancer.
HUMULENE
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANALGESIC: Relieves pain
ANTIBACTERIAL: Slows bacterial growth
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces systemic inflammation
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Inhibits cancer cell growth
ANORECTIC: Appetite suppressant
HUMULENE FACTS
Humulene gets its name from Humulus lupulus (common hops) and is one of the dominant terpenes found in this sought after plant. While humulene is closely related to Beta Caryophyllene, it is a separate isomer with distinct properties.
humulene is not only found in hops, it is also found in, basil, clove, black pepper, sage, cannabis and ginseng. This is likely because humulene is produced in the resin of mature cannabis plants to help form a natural defense system, fighting against pests, animals, and bacteria.
Humulene has shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic with potential tumor-fighting and anti-cancer properties when combined with phytocannabinoids and other terpenes. Humulene is unique because it acts as an appetite suppressant, making it ideal for weight loss treatments. It has commonly been used as a major remedy for inflammation and has been well known and incorporated in Chinese medicine for generations.
MYRCENE
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
ANALGESIC: Relives pain
ANTIBACTERIAL: Slows bacterial growth
ANTI-DIABETIC: Helps mitigate effects of diabetes
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Reduces systemic inflammation
ANTI-INSOMNIA: Sleep aid
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE/ANTI-MUTAGENIC: Inhibits cell mutation and cancer cells
ANTIPSYCHOTIC: Relieves symptoms of psychosis
ANTISPASMODIC: Suppresses muscle spasms
ABOUT MYRCENE
Myrcene is a monoterpene, the smallest of terpenes, and is found in very high concentrations in sweet basil, mango and hops. Myrcene gets its name from Myrcia sphaerocarpa, a medicinal shrub from Brazil high in myrcene. Myrcene is described as having an earthy, fruity clove-like odor, but can be very pungent in higher concentrations.
Myrcene plays a key role in the formation of other terpenes. It can work in synergy with the antibiotic traits of other terpenes. Myrcene promote higher absorption of cannabinoids in the brain by changing the cell membrane permeability.
Myrcene can block the cancer-causing effects of aflatoxins that travel to food sources from fungi. Myrcene can inhibition of the liver enzyme responsible for anti-mutagen effects. Myrcene also mitigates DNA damage from toxins such as t-butyl-hydroperoxide and has also been used for many years as a folk remedy for hypertension, diabetes, and diarrhea.
NEROLIDOL
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
Inhibition growth of leishmaniasis.
ANTI-PARASITIC: Treatments of parasitic diseases such as those caused by HELMINTHS, AMOEBA, ECTOPARASITES, PARASITIC FUNGI, AND PROTOZOA and others.
ANTIFUNGAL: TREATS AND PREVENTS MYCOSES SUCH AS ATHLETE'S FOOT, RINGWORM, CANDIDIASIS, SERIOUS SYSTEMIC INFECTIONS SUCH AS CRYPTOCOCCAL MENINGITIS, AND OTHERS
ANTIMICROBIAL: Host Defense peptides
ANXIOLYTIC: Anxiety reduction
ABOUT NEROLIDOL
Nerolidol, also known as peruviol and penetrol, is a sesquiterpene naturally occurring found in the essential oils of many types of plants and flowers. Nerolidol is found in neroli, ginger, jasmine, lavender, tea tree, lemongrass. Nerolidol has a mild, delicate odor that has floral, apple, rose, green, and citrus-like nuances. Nerolidol’s flavor has been described as green, floral and woody with citrus and melon notes. The complex aroma of nerolidol is commonly used as a flavoring agent and in perfumery.
As one of the rare substances produced by plants in response to insect attacks, nerolidol has been studied for its anti parasitic, antifungal, antibacterial, anxiolytic, and antioxidant properties. Nerolidol synergistically helps to destroy more bacterial pathogens than the antibiotic drugs alone, improving the efficacy of antibiotics. Nerolidol is being researched for its skin penetration paving the way for transdermal delivery of therapeutic drugs. It is also known to produce a sedative effect, making nerolidol a promising anti-anxiety agent.
TERPINOLENE
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
ANTIBACTERIAL: Slows bacterial growth
ANTI-FUNGAL: Inhibits fungal growth
ANTI-INSOMNIA: Sleep aid
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Inhibits cancer cell growth
ANTIOXIDANT: Prevents oxidative damage in cells and molecules of the body
ABOUT TERPINOLENE
Terpinolene, like alpha Pinene, is commonly found in many household products while its isolated properties go unnoticed. Terpinolene’s scent is more complex than many more well-known terpenes. It can be smoky, woody, floral, herbal, and mild citrus notes which it is used for these aromatic qualities in soaps, perfumes, and insect repellents.
Terpinolene is most commonly found in botanicals such as lilac, tea tree, nutmeg, pine trees, apples, and cumin.
Terpinolene has antioxidant, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties with potential for use in fighting cancer, treating anxiety, and improving cholesterol levels. Terpinolene also has notable sedative and sleep aid qualities.
TERPINEOL
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
ANTI-NOCICEPTIVE: Pain reducing
ANTI-ULCERATIVE
ANTI-CONVULSANT
ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE: Inhibits cancer cell growth
ANTIOXIDANT: Prevents oxidative damage in cells and molecules of the body
TERPINEOL FACTS
Terpineol can refer to any one of four monoterpenes that occur in more than 100 plants. It can also smell sweet, fresh and a bit like lilacs or roses, and quite different to lavender.
Terpineol is found in cardamom, cajuput oil and pine oil. It has biological applications as an antioxidant, anticancer, anticonvulsant, antiulcer, antihypertensive, anti-nociceptive (pain reducing) compound.
Terpineol commonly occurs in more than 100 plants, including flowers, fruits, and spices such as apples, basil, limes, lilac, grapefruit, rosemary, eucalyptus, and pine trees.
It is often used in skincare and cosmetics, such as soap, lotion, and perfume, and is favored for its soft lilac profile. Terpineol can also enhance membrane permeability, making it useful for topicals products.
Terpineol often occurs in different teas and is also often used as a flavoring element in condiments and baked goods.
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