Terpene Guide to Linalool

Professor DeBacco


Linalool: Sent, Location and Properties
Scent: Floral, a terpene that is commonly used in perfumes
Foods that contain linalool: bergamot, coriander, cinnamon, clary sage, geranium, lavender, petitgrain, rosewood, sweet basil, thyme.
Linalool is commonly found in lavender and its aroma is light and floral.
Linalool differs from other terpenes commonly found in cannabis in that it has an ­OH group attached to it, making it a terpene alcohol.

Medical Benefits of Linalool
Linalool has been shown to be helpful with treating mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Linalool may even be used as a sedative (sleep aid) as well as an anticonvulsant.
Some studies even report antiinflammatory and analgesic effects from linalool essential oil.
Widely known for the ability to reduce stress, linalool is used as an anti-anxiety, antidepressant, and sedative.
Linalool is also used to relieve seizure symptoms and provide relief to those suffering from psychosis.
It has a relaxing effect and can help you to sleep better.

Cannabis Strains with Linalool
Cannabis strains with purple leaves and flowers tend to have higher concentrations of linalool, however, the specific phenotype of each plant will have different levels of linalool present.
GDP (Grand Daddy purple)
Grape Ape
Amnesia Haze
Do-Si-Dos
Scooby Snacks
Zkittlez





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