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WHAT IS GERANIOL
Geraniol - The Terpene with
Diverse Therapeutic Potential
What is the terpene geraniol and how does it work?

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Geraniol; a terpene with diverse therapeutic potential
Cannabis is known to contain very important cannabinoids like THC and CBD which account for a
large part of its recreational and medicinal applications. Another class of compounds that are also
present in cannabis which are of great importance are terpenes.
Terpenes play a very important role in the characteristics of cannabis and some of them have very
useful therapeutic activities. With the increasing acceptance of cannabis in di erent regions of the
world, it is only natural that extensive studies are conducted to nd out the true capacity of the
constituents of cannabis.
What are terpenes?
Terpenes are a unique class of compounds in plants that accounts for the aromatic nature and
scents of such compounds. Terpenes are found in owers, fruits, and vegetables where they
impart aroma as well as account for some of their therapeutic e ects. Cannabis contains many
terpenes with varying amounts present in some strains compared to others. Terpenes in cannabis
act with the cannabinoids present in cannabis to produce an entourage e ect to the bene t of the
user. Varying terpenes in cannabis include limonene, myrcene, and linalool.

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As you can see, we have a lot of terpenes but in this article, I will be paying close attention to a
special terpene called geraniol.
What is Geraniol? (https://cannabis.net/blog/medical/terpene-analysis-what-is-geraniol)
Geraniol is a special terpene found in cannabis which helps e ect a special aroma and scent.
Geraniol is used characteristically in the extraction of essential oils and it serves as a major
component of rose oil and citronella oil. It is also commercially important as a fragrance imparter
but a look into some of its therapeutic e ects will allow for more appreciation of this terpene.
Di erent therapeutic actions have been ascribed to geraniol and these e ects make cannabis
strains with a high level of geraniol more helpful and bene cial. Cannabis strains that have been
identi ed to have a large amount of linalool have also been proven to have a considerable amount
of geraniol. Some of the common cannabis strains that have a high amount of geraniol are
Afghan
Great White Shark
Skunk (https://cannabis.net/strains/hybrid/skunk-no.-1)
Agent Orange. (https://cannabis.net/strains/hybrid/agent-orange)
Some of the proven applications of geraniol include;
As a avoring agent: Geraniol is largely appreciated for its use as a avoring agent. It has been
used in di erent types of industries to impart avor in foods, cosmetics, soaps, and detergents. It
helps to enhance avor in roses, blueberries, lemon, lime, and orange.
As an insect repellent or pesticide: Geraniol candles are also applied in the control of insects
and have been known to pack a serious punch. The candles are also more e ective than citronella
candles.
Beyond the applications in industries, geraniol has several therapeutic e ects ranging from
antibacterial, antifungal, anti-in ammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Research is still
ongoing on some of these, as well as a search into new properties residues in the compound
which makes geraniol a potential reservoir of numerous therapeutic potentials. A better look into
these e ects gives a better understanding of the capabilities of geraniol.
Anticancer: Studies have shown that geraniol has a role to play in the management and treatment
of cancer. This is because geraniol contains antioxidant properties that help ght against the
growth of tumors and inhibit their development into cancers. Concise studies by experts showed
that geraniol possesses the capacity to inhibit the spread and development of prostate cancer cells
by altering the expression of the master genes. More research is still ongoing to show how much
of a role geraniol can play in the management of cancer.

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Anti-in ammatory: It serves as an added advantage that geraniol has an anti-in ammatory
activity which further adds to the anti-in ammatory pool of cannabis as caused by some of the
cannabinoids which further cements the push for the use cannabis for cold and common
in ammatory disorders.
Antifungal, Antibacterial and Antiviral: The antimicrobial e ects of geraniol are well
documented and it is commonly used as an antimicrobial agent in some foods to go along with its
avor imparting character. This then shows that cannabis with high geraniol levels can give
antimicrobial bene ts to the user.
Neuroprotective: Neuropathy is a condition premeditated by nerve damages that cause pain,
weakness, and numbness in the limbs. Geraniol has neuroprotective properties in that it protects
the nerves and its structure accounting for its bene t in handling neuropathy which of major
bene ts to people with diabetic neuropathy.
Several works of research are still ongoing to show the di erent therapeutic e ects of geraniol and
this can only be good news to the users of cannabis both for medicinal and recreational purposes.
Geraniol is a terpene that gives an increase to the entourage e ect shown in cannabis alongside
cannabinoids such as THC and CBD. Apart from geraniol, there still is a great network of bene cial
compounds residue in cannabis all which play a role in the recreational and therapeutic e ects of
the plant.
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