עבריתLinalool terpene - from cannabis to lavender, from chaos to serenity
- Sunday, August 6 2023 at 16:11
- Snir Mutzafi
- Cannabis 101
- 3 minutes
Linalool is a terpene that can be found in over 200 plants, including the cannabis plant, it also exists in different spices, flowers, and citrus, and has been already in use in various industries since the 19th century for the purposes of perfume and pesticide. Many modern day soaps, perfumes, and washing fluids are commonly used, with their familiar lavender scent.
Many plants and spices contain Linalool:
Linalool is such a common terpene, that many individuals that don't even use cannabis consume it in their diet, above 2 grams a year. [1]
Linalool's effect on anxiety and depression
Linalool's aromatic influence connects to emotional and memory regions in the brain, which in turn produces a soothing and relaxing aura that calms us and improves our mood, in rodents, it reduced the physical effects of stress and anxiety. Another study on rodents shows a decrease in signs of depression by Linalool. [2] [3]
Linalool's analgesic effect on pain
Linalool's effect on pain connects according to several studies to the increased levels of adenosine, patients who are obese and have gone through gastric sleeve surgery\, and were exposed to lavender oil rich in linalool\, not only used less opioids after taking part in this aromatic treatment\, but used lower dosages compared to another group that was not exposed to it. [4] [5]
Linalool's effect on our skin
Linalool can reduce a skin bacteria that relates to acne, removal of that specific bacteria can manage and reduce the creation of acne spots. Studies grant Linalool's also an anti-inflammatory attribute, inflammation can lead to acne and other skin conditions. [6] [7] [8]
Linalool's effect on muscles and relaxation
Traditionally, Linalool is used globally in traditional medicine for relaxing muscles and giving a soothing sensation, it also displayed an anticonvulsant quality. [9]
Linalool's effect on cognition and inflammation
One of the most interesting aspects of this terpene is the fact it displayed an ability to decrease and regular the creation of inflammation proteins in the brain, in cognitive degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, there's a gradual degeneration and irreversible formation of plaques in the brain that lead to cognitive deterioration. A 2016 study in rodents concluded that Linalool's reversed many cognitive and behavioral flaws linked to Alzheimer's, it also reduce the number of plaques in the brain. [10]
Linalool also inhibited inflammation caused by cigarette smoke in a 2015 study. What scent and taste does Linalool have? You've probably encountered Linalool's scent before, especially lavender, this terpene is one of the main causes for the scent lavender has, the sweet, slightly peppery, and musky. [11]
Many essential oils contain high concentrations of Linalool above 40%: [12] [13]
For the most part, Linalool is considered safe to use by humans, while lavender possesses many soothing qualities, it is known to be an allergen that can cause burns and rashes.