Terpene Tuesday: Guiaol
Posted by Dionne Heyliger, BSN, RN on 16th Nov 2021
TERPENE: Guaiol (g-why-ee-ol). Also called champacol (champ-uh-call).
FOUND IN: Guaiacum plant, Cypress pines, nutmeg, tea tree, apples, cumin, and lilacs
AROMA/FLAVOR : Pine, wood, rose
BENEFITS:
- Anti-tussive (reduces coughs)
- Decongestant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-parasitic
- Anti-anxiety
- Antioxidant
- Reduce tumors
- Strengthens the effects of chemotherapy
- Insect repellant
Cultivars:
- ACDC - Calming, CBD dominant
- Cinex - Uplifting hybrid
- Plushberry - Relaxing indica
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Photo by Forest & Kim Starr
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