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Terpinolene

ter-PIN-oh-leen /tɜːˈpɪnəliːn/

Less common but provides uplifting and energetic effects. Terpinolene has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Concentration
0.01-0.3%
Strains Found
8+

Aroma Profile

Fresh, piney, floral, citrus

Flavor Notes

Herbal, slightly sweet

Also Found In

Nutmeg Tea tree Apples Lilacs

Primary Effects

Uplifting
Antioxidant
Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory

How It Works

  • Inhibits NF-κB activation
  • Reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6)
  • Decreases lipid peroxidation
  • Increases antioxidant enzymes and glutathione

Clinical Evidence

Inhibits NF-κB activation and reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6). Decreases lipid peroxidation and increases antioxidant enzymes and glutathione levels.

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