Monoterpenes

Camphene - Terpene Profile

Camphene is a terpene typically found in certain vegetables, fruits and herbs including carrots, pepper, dill, fennel, nutmeg, thyme and more.

Camphene is a terpene typically found in certain vegetables, fruits and herbs including carrots, pepper, dill, fennel, nutmeg, thyme and more. This monterpene occurs most prominently in indica strains of cannabis. It is commonly used in fragrances and  food flavor additive due to its minty and citrus characteristic and spicy notes. When applied, this terpene causes a cooling sensation.

Found in:

Sage

Sage plant

Medicinal qualities:

In Vitro

Antinociceptive Activity and Redox Profile of the Monoterpenes (+)-Camphene, p-Cymene, and Geranyl Acetate in Experimental Models

Quintans-Júnior, L., Moreira, J. C. F., Pasquali, M. A. B., Rabie, S. M. S., Pires, A. S., Schröder, R., Rabelo, T. K., Santos, J. P. A., Lima, P. S. S., Cavalcanti, S. C. H., Araújo, A. A. S., Quintans, J. S. S., & Gelain, D. P. (2013)

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In Vitro

Antinociceptive Activity and Redox Profile of the Monoterpenes (+)-Camphene, p-Cymene, and Geranyl Acetate in Experimental Models

Quintans-Júnior, L., Moreira, J. C. F., Pasquali, M. A. B., Rabie, S. M. S., Pires, A. S., Schröder, R., Rabelo, T. K., Santos, J. P. A., Lima, P. S. S., Cavalcanti, S. C. H., Araújo, A. A. S., Quintans, J. S. S., & Gelain, D. P. (2013)

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In Vivo

Camphene, a Plant-Derived Monoterpene, Reduces Plasma Cholesterol and Triglycerides in Hyperlipidemic Rats Independently of HMG-CoA Reductase Activity

Vallianou, I., Peroulis, N., Pantazis, P., & Hadzopoulou-Cladaras, M. (2011)

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In Vivo

Camphene, a Plant-Derived Monoterpene, Reduces Plasma Cholesterol and Triglycerides in Hyperlipidemic Rats Independently of HMG-CoA Reductase Activity

Vallianou, I., Peroulis, N., Pantazis, P., & Hadzopoulou-Cladaras, M. (2011)

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In Vivo

Plant derived antioxidants – Geraniol and camphene protect rat alveolar macrophages against t-BHP induced oxidative stress

Tiwari, M., & Kakkar, P. (2009)

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In Vivo

Plant derived antioxidants – Geraniol and camphene protect rat alveolar macrophages against t-BHP induced oxidative stress

Tiwari, M., & Kakkar, P. (2009)

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In Vitro

Effects of a Thiosemicarbazide Camphene Derivative on Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Yamaguchi, M. U., Barbosa da Silva, A. P., Ueda-Nakamura, T., Dias Filho, B. P., Conceição da Silva, C., & Nakamura, C. V. (2009)

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In Vitro

Effects of a Thiosemicarbazide Camphene Derivative on Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Yamaguchi, M. U., Barbosa da Silva, A. P., Ueda-Nakamura, T., Dias Filho, B. P., Conceição da Silva, C., & Nakamura, C. V. (2009)

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In Vivo

Nutmeg Oil and Camphene as Inhaled Expectorants

Boyd, E. M., & Sheppard, P. (1970)

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In Vivo

Nutmeg Oil and Camphene as Inhaled Expectorants

Boyd, E. M., & Sheppard, P. (1970)

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Camphene molecular structure

State of Matter

Solid

Boiling Point

159°C

High Beta-Myrcene strain-specific terpene formulations:

Pale yellow flavor bottle

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Pale yellow flavor bottle

Pineapple Express

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

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Pale yellow flavor bottle

Pineapple Express

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

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Pale yellow flavor bottle

Pineapple Express

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

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