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.