Myrcene

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Contributes sedative and muscle-relaxant effects; may enhance cannabinoid absorption across biological membranes

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory; muscle relaxant; sedative at high doses

Research Notes

Preclinical studies suggest myrcene potentiates sedative effects of cannabinoids and has independent analgesic activity in animal models. Human clinical data remain limited.

LemongrassAyurvedic

Myrcene contributes to lemongrass's calming and pain-relieving properties. It has demonstrated analgesic effects in animal models comparable to some pharmaceutical agents.

Found In 2 Herbs

Cannabis

Western

Lemongrass

Ayurvedic

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpene

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Myrcene

MonoterpeneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Monoterpene)

Limonene(3)p-Cymene(2)Sabinene(1)β-Phellandrene(1)

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