According to PubChem, the best source of of campor is the Camphor tree Cinnamomum camphora. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis L. may contain 10-20% camphor. Camphor is only one of many terpenes found in basil, or Ocimum species. Scientists from South Africa have published an interesting review on the historic use of camphor throughout the world. Natural camphor,Continue reading “Camphor”
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Nerolidol
This post explores a review on nerolidol and a scientific study on cytotoxic effects of cis-nerolidol. Trans-nerolidol is proposed to be a potential inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase.
Linalool
The lavender terpene linalool has been shown to be an activator of lipid metabolism controlling transcription factor PPAR alpha.
Geraniol and citronellol
This post attempts to explain in lay terms how two major constituents in rose oil reduce Cox2 expression in a cell culture model.
Beta-caryophyllene
ß-caryophyllene introduction ß-caryophyllene is a terpene that makes up about 35% of Cannabis sativa L essential oils. This compound is also found in These authors reminded the readers that is found in black pepper, oregano, and cinnamon. ß-caryophyllene is a full agonist of CB2 ands binds to the THC site of CB2. The (E) enantomerContinue reading “Beta-caryophyllene”
Turning TRPV1 off
How can something like capsaicin of chili pepper fame/infame hurt like bloody hell and then have analgesic properties? We have covered the TRP family of Ca2+ channels on a page on this site. Nature has given us a negative feedback mechanism byway of a small Ca2+ modulated protein that we call calmodulin, of CaM forContinue reading “Turning TRPV1 off”
Myrcene, Terpenes, and TrpV1
This study came out of the laboratory of experimental medicine in Honolulu Hawaii. As a general background it might be worth while to review Ca2+-calmodulin inhibition of this Ca2+ channel and and Trp family overview. This group selected myrcene and and a mixture of strain inspired terpenes. The latter was identified as dominant terpenes inContinue reading “Myrcene, Terpenes, and TrpV1”
Medical Cannabis WIthdrawal
Today Yahoo News published a piece by Lara Coughlin, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan. Of the medical cannabis users this group interviewed, 59% were using for pain. The Yahoo News piece mentioned these symptoms of cannabis withdrawal This terpenetargets has reviewed a few papers on endocannabinoids and running. These symptoms are also seenContinue reading “Medical Cannabis WIthdrawal”
Cannabis Oils
Romano LL, Arno Hazekamp A (2013) Cannabis Oil: chemical evaluation of an upcoming cannabis-based medicine. Cannabinoids 2013;1(1):1-11 This is a 2013 report of the perfect European combination of cannabis and olive oil. Luigi L Romano is from Department of Pharmacy, University of Siena, Italy. Arno Hazekamp is from Plant Metabolomics group, Institute of Biology, LeidenContinue reading “Cannabis Oils”
Flower or Concentrate
What does CO2 extraction do to the cannabinoid and terpene content? This post reviews a recent publication.
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