| Terpene |
Aroma |
Common Sources |
Potential Effects |
| Myrcene |
Earthy, musky, fruity |
Mango, hops, thyme, lemongrass, basil |
Relaxing, sedative, pain relief |
| Limonene |
Citrus (lemon, orange) |
Citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, limes) |
Uplifting, stress relief, mood-enhancing |
| Pinene |
Pine, fresh forest |
Pine needles, rosemary, basil, dill |
Alertness, memory retention, anti-inflammatory |
| Linalool |
Floral (lavender) |
Lavender, mint, cinnamon, coriander |
Calming, anti-anxiety, pain relief |
| Caryophyllene |
Spicy, peppery, woody |
Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, hops |
Anti-inflammatory, pain relief |
| Humulene |
Earthy, woody, spicy |
Hops, coriander, cloves, basil |
Anti-inflammatory, appetite suppressant |
| Terpinolene |
Floral, herbal, citrus, pine |
Lilacs, nutmeg, cumin, apples, tea tree |
Uplifting, antioxidant, sedative |
| Ocimene |
Sweet, herbal, woody |
Mint, parsley, orchids, kumquats, basil |
Uplifting, anti-inflammatory, antifungal |
| Geraniol |
Floral, sweet, rose-like |
Roses, lemongrass, carrots, coriander |
Antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory |
| Bisabolol |
Floral, sweet, chamomile-like |
Chamomile, candeia tree |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, antioxidant |
| Eucalyptol |
Fresh, minty |
Eucalyptus, bay leaves, tea tree |
Anti-inflammatory, pain relief |
| Camphene |
Earthy, herbal, woody |
Fir needles, ginger, nutmeg |
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory |
| Valencene |
Citrus (valencia oranges) |
Valencia oranges, grapefruits |
Insect repellent, anti-inflammatory |
| Borneol |
Minty, camphor |
Rosemary, mint, camphor |
Calming, analgesic, anti-inflammatory |
| Phellandrene |
Citrus, minty, peppery |
Eucalyptus, dill, parsley, pepper |
Energy-boosting, antimicrobial |
| Terpineol |
Lilac, lime, apple blossom |
Lilacs, lime blossoms, eucalyptus |
Relaxing, antioxidant, sedative |
| Guaiol |
Pine, woody, rosy |
Guaiacum, pine, cypress |
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory |
| Isopulegol |
Minty, floral |
Mint, eucalyptus, lemongrass |
Calming, gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory |
| Sabinene |
Spicy, woody, citrus |
Black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg |
Antioxidant, antimicrobial |
| Nerolidol |
Woody, fruity |
Ginger, jasmine, tea tree |
Sedative, antifungal, antimicrobial |
| Phytol |
Floral, balsamic |
Green tea, chlorophyll |
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory |
| Pulegone |
Minty, herbal |
Pennyroyal, peppermint, rosemary |
Memory improvement, insect repellent |
| Delta-3-Carene |
Sweet, pungent, cedar |
Cedar, rosemary, turpentine |
Anti-inflammatory, memory retention |
| Cymene |
Sweet, citrusy |
Cumin, thyme, oregano |
Antioxidant, antimicrobial |
| Fenchol |
Earthy, herbal, lemony |
Basil, pine, fennel |
Antimicrobial, antioxidant |
| Menthol |
Minty, cooling |
Peppermint, spearmint |
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cooling |
| Carvone |
Minty (caraway), dill |
Caraway, dill, spearmint |
Digestive aid, anti-inflammatory |
| Elemene |
Woody, citrus |
Ginger, turmeric, elemi gum |
Anti-inflammatory, potential anticancer |
| Cedrene |
Woody, resinous |
Cedarwood, juniper, cypress |
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