Collection: Myrcene Terpene

What is the Myrcene terpene?

Myrcene Potential Effects:

Does myrcene make you sleepy?

Herbal medicitions containing myrcene have a long history of being used as a sleep aid. In Mexico, myrcene-rich lemongrass infused tea has been used in as a sedative and muscle relaxant.

Can myrcene relieve pain and reduce inflammation?

Lemongrass tea containing high levels of myrcene has played a role in Brazilian folk medicine for its claimed anti-anxiety and pain-relieving properties. The first published claim for myrcene  reducing pain was generated in 1990 by scientists in Brazil.

Myrcene Facts:

Aroma/Smell: Cardamom, cloves, musky, earthy

Vaporizes at: 332ºF (167ºC)

Potential effects: Sedating, relaxing, drowsy

Potential therapeutic value: Antioxidant; treatment of insomnia, pain, and inflammation

Also found in: Mango, lemongrass, thyme, hops