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.