Description: Caryophyllene is a bicyclic sesquiterpene with a peppery aroma found in black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon.
Aroma: Pepper, Spicy, Woody, Cloves
Boiling Point: 176°C
Reported Effects: Anti-inflammatory, Asthma Symptom Improvement, Gastroprotective, Ulcer Improvement
Studies:
- β-Caryophyllene, a CB2 receptor agonist produces multiple behavioral changes relevant to anxiety and depression in mice
- β-Caryophyllene inhibits dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice through CB2 receptor activation and PPARγ pathway
- β-Caryophyllene ameliorates cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in a cannabinoid 2 receptor-dependent manner
- The antioxidant effect of β-caryophyllene protects rat liver from carbon tetrachloride-induced fibrosis by inhibiting hepatic stellate cell activation
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