Terpene Tuesday: Eucalyptol
Posted by Dionne Heyliger, BSN, RN on 16th Jun 2021
TERPENE: Eucalyptol (yew-cah-lip-tall)
FOUND IN: Rosemary, sage, sweet basil, bay leaves, tea tree, cardamom, camphor, laurel, mugwort, wormwood
AROMA/FLAVOR: Strong, cooling, minty, spicy
EFFECTS:
- Enhances memory
- Boosts cognitive energy
- Clears sinuses
- Calms coughs
- Also used as an insecticide and insect repellent
BENEFITS:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Memory boosting
- Anti-oxidant
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
Supportive for:
- Rhinosinusitis
- Asthma
- Pancreatitis
- Alzheimer’s
Cultivars:
- Headband (hybrid) - pain relief, relaxation, and stress-fighting
- GSC (indica-dominant hybrid) - full body relaxation
- Super Silver Haze (sativa) - buzzy and energetic
- Bubba Kush (indica) - relaxing and dreamy
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