Nerolidol

TERPENE

Nerolidol is a soft, woody-floral terpene linked to relaxation. Found in fragrant plants like ginger and jasmine, nerolidol adds a delicate woody, floral, citrus note and is studied for calming and skin-penetrating properties.

Aroma and character

Nerolidol is woody and floral with hints of citrus and apple bark, gentle and slightly waxy. It rounds a profile softly.

What research suggests

Nerolidol has been studied for sedative, antifungal, antiparasitic and antioxidant effects, and notably as a skin-penetration enhancer, which is why it appears in topicals. Human cannabis data is limited.

Where else it is found

Nerolidol occurs in ginger, jasmine, tea tree, lemongrass and lavender.

At a glance

Note

Effects are largely preclinical and vary by profile and dose.

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