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Rosy-floralSweet
Geraniol is the sweet, rosy terpene that smells like a flower shop. The compound behind the scent of roses and geraniums, geraniol brings a sweet floral note to cannabis and is well studied as a food-safe antioxidant.
Aroma and character
Geraniol is sweet, rosy and floral with a fruity edge. It is delicate and instantly recognisable as a rose-like scent.
What research suggests
Geraniol is studied for antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, and is generally recognised as safe as a flavouring. Cannabis-specific human evidence is limited.
Where else it is found
Geraniol is abundant in roses, geraniums, lemongrass and citronella.
At a glance
Aroma
Sweet, rosy, floral
Also found in
Roses, geraniums, lemongrass
Reported effects
Antioxidant, neuroprotective (preclinical)
Notable
Common food and cosmetic flavour
Character
Delicate, sweet-floral
Note
Effects are largely preclinical and vary by profile and dose.
Continue exploring
Geraniol antioxidant and safety literature.
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