Sesquiterpenes
Alpha-Gurjunene – Terpene Profile
Alpha-Gurjunene is found in some species of pearly everlasting and the thistle family of plants. With a spicy, woody aroma, Alpha-Gurjunene is often used to enhance fresh-smelling fragrances and cosmetic products. Similarly, its deep notes of spice and wood are used to flavor a variety of savory and dessert foods.
Found in
Anophalis Nubigena
Boiling Point
262℃
504℉
In vitro
Chemical composition, antibacterial activities of volatile oil of Melicope denhamii leaves.
George S, Nair SA, Venkataraman R, Baby S. (2015)
In vivo
Chemical composition and evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of Duguetia furfuracea essential oil: Effect on edema, leukocyte recruitment, tumor necrosis factor alpha production, iNOS expression, and adenosinergic and opioidergic systems.
Saldanha AA, Vieira L, Ribeiro RIMA, Thomé RG, Santos HBD, Silva DB, Carollo CA, Oliveira FM, Lopes DO, Siqueira JM, Soares AC. (2018)