Monoterpenes

Beta-Myrcene - Terpene Profile

Myrcene has a pleasant sweet flavor and is a prominent component of essential oils.

Myrcene has a pleasant sweet flavor and is a prominent component of essential oils. It provides earthy, musky, and herbal scents in many plants. In thyme, Myrcene can make up to 40% of the weight of wild thyme leaves. β-Myrcene is known for its sedative and motor relaxant effects.

Found in:

Lemon Grass

Medicinal qualities:

In Vitro

Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of skin irritation, acute and sub-acute toxicity of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil in mice and rabbits

Lulekal E, Tesfaye S, Gebrechristos S, Dires K, Zenebe T, Zegeye N, Feleke G, Kassahun A, Shiferaw Y, Mekonnen A. (2019)

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In Vitro

Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of skin irritation, acute and sub-acute toxicity of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil in mice and rabbits

Lulekal E, Tesfaye S, Gebrechristos S, Dires K, Zenebe T, Zegeye N, Feleke G, Kassahun A, Shiferaw Y, Mekonnen A. (2019)

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In Vitro / Ant-inflammatory

Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory, anti-catabolic and pro-anabolic effects of E-caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene in a cell model

Rufino, A.T., Ribeiro, M., Sousa, C., Judas, F., Salgueiro L., Cavaleiro, C., & Mendes, A. F. (2015)

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In Vitro / Ant-inflammatory

Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory, anti-catabolic and pro-anabolic effects of E-caryophyllene, myrcene and limonene in a cell model

Rufino, A.T., Ribeiro, M., Sousa, C., Judas, F., Salgueiro L., Cavaleiro, C., & Mendes, A. F. (2015)

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In Vitro / Enhance transdermal absorption

Cooperative interaction of monoterpenes and phenylpropanoids on the in vitro human skin permeation of complex composed essential oils

Schmitt, S., Schaefer, U. F., Doebler, L., & Reichling, J. (2009)

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In Vitro / Enhance transdermal absorption

Cooperative interaction of monoterpenes and phenylpropanoids on the in vitro human skin permeation of complex composed essential oils

Schmitt, S., Schaefer, U. F., Doebler, L., & Reichling, J. (2009)

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In Vivo / Sedative

Central effects of citral, myrcene and limonene, constituents of essential oil chemotypes from Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Brown

Gurgel do Vale, T., Couto Furtado, E., Santos Jr., J. G., & Viana, G. S. B. (2002)

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In Vivo / Sedative

Central effects of citral, myrcene and limonene, constituents of essential oil chemotypes from Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Brown

Gurgel do Vale, T., Couto Furtado, E., Santos Jr., J. G., & Viana, G. S. B. (2002)

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In Vivo / Analgesic

Myrcene mimics the peripheral analgesic activity of lemongrass tea

Lorenzetti, B. B., Souza, G. E., Sarti, S. J., Santos Filho, D., & Ferreira, S. H. (1991)

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In Vivo / Analgesic

Myrcene mimics the peripheral analgesic activity of lemongrass tea

Lorenzetti, B. B., Souza, G. E., Sarti, S. J., Santos Filho, D., & Ferreira, S. H. (1991)

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State of Matter

Liquid

Boiling Point

166°C

High Beta-Myrcene strain-specific terpene formulations:

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Bright pineapple and citrus notes blend with earthy pine for a vibrant, tropical, and refreshing aroma experience

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Bright pineapple and citrus notes blend with earthy pine for a vibrant, tropical, and refreshing aroma experience

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Bright pineapple and citrus notes blend with earthy pine for a vibrant, tropical, and refreshing aroma experience

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