Beta-caryophyllene

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Selective CB2 agonist; anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective without psychoactive effects

Research Notes

Animal studies demonstrate anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects via CB2 receptor activation. Also found in cloves and black pepper. Recognised as GRAS by FDA for food use.

Found In 1 Herb

Cannabis

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Sesquiterpene

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Beta-caryophyllene

SesquiterpeneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Sesquiterpene)

Acanthospermal sesquiterpenes(1)Armillaric acid(1)beta-Elemene(1)Carotol(1)Daucol(1)Isofuranodiene(1)Nardosinone(1)Paniculatine(1)α-Cyperone(1)β-Caryophyllene(2)β-Elemene(1)

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