CAS: 87-44-5
FEMA No: 2252
Beta-caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene, with a sweet, woody, spicy, clove-like smell. It is a unique terpene due to its large size and structure. Due to these properties, beta-caryophyllene is able to activate several receptors in the body, including CB2, which is usually activated most by CBD. beta-caryophyllene has been shown to be an effective analgesic by regulating neuroinflammation and thermal hyperalgesia. Also as an antioxidant, beta-caryophyllene is effective as demonstrated by [preventing lipid oxidation and scavenging other radicals. As and anti-inflammatory beta-caryophyllene has been proven to mediate kidney inflammation and its side effects. In addition, beta-caryophyllene has been eluted to be a gastric-protective.
ATTRIBUTES
Sources
Black Caraway, Cloves, Hops, Basil, Oregano, Black Pepper, West African Pepper, Lavender, Rosemary, Cinnamomum, Malabathrum, Cananga Odorata, Copaiba Oil
Aroma
Clove, Dry, Spicy, Sweet, Woody
Flavor Profile
Spicy, Peppery, Woody, Camphoreous, Citrus
Benefit
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Gastric-protective
Research
Analgesic
The analgesic effects of beta-caryophyllene were evaluated in the rabbit conjunctival reflex test and in a rat phrenic nerve-hemidiaphragm preparation. Beta-caryophyllene attenuated thermal hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia, and reduced spinal neuroinflammation. Also there were no signs of tolerance to the anti-hyperalgesic effects of BCP after prolonged treatment.
- Local anaesthetic activity of β-caryophyllene
- The cannabinoid CB2 receptor-selective phytocannabinoid beta-caryophyllene exerts analgesic effects in mouse models of inflammatory and neuropathic pain
Anti-oxidant
Beta-caryophyllene was demonstrated to have a high inhibitory capacity on lipid peroxidation and showed high scavenging activities against hydroxyl radicals and the superoxide anion.
Anti-inflammatory
In kidney cells, beta- caryophyllene successfully ameliorated cisplatin-induced kidney dysfunction, morphological damage, and renal inflammatory response. The effect of the compound was also correlated to mitigate oxidative and nitrative stress.
Gastric-protective
Caryophyllene was indicated to significantly inhibit gastric mucosal injuries induced by necrotizing agents, yet barely affects the secretion of gastric acid and pepsin. Caryophyllene produced anti-inflammatory effects, without indication of gastric mucosal damage typical of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents like aspirin and ibuprofen.
synergy
Synergistic effects with…
Cannabinoids
Analgesic - CBG, CBD
Cannabis
Common strains high in Beta Caryophyllene
AMS 3.68
Diamond girl 2.15
SCIENCE
- Formula: C15H24
- Molecular Mass: 204.35 g/mol
- Relative Density: 0.901 g/mL
- Boiling Point: 129 C
- Flash Point: 96 C
Synonyms
Beta Caryophyllene is also know by these other names
- Caryophyllene
- β-Caryophyllene
- l-Caryophyllene
- (E)-Caryophyllene
- (-)-Caryophyllene
- (-)-β-caryophyllene
- β-(E)-Caryophyllene
- trans-Caryophyllene
- (-)-trans-Caryophyllene
- Bicyclo(7.2.0)undec-4-ene, 4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylene-, (1R,4E,9S)-
- [1R-(1R*,4E,9S*)]-4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene
- Bicyclo(7.2.0)undec-4-ene, 8-methylene-4,11,11-trimethyl-, (E)-(1R,9S)-(-)-
- (1R,9S)-4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene [ACD/IUPAC Name]
- Bicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene, 4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylene-, (1R,9S)- [ACD/Index Name]
SAFETY
LD50: Rat - >5,000 mg/kg
Storage: 2 – 8 C, proper ventilation, spark proof environment
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
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