Linalool

Linalool has an aroma which is described as pleasant and floral. This terpene is known as the lavender terpene because it is found naturally in this flower and brings a lavender-like scent to some cannabis strains.

The Key benefit of this terpene is mental clarity. Since the sense of smell is closely connected to emotions and memory, it is believed that certain aromas can improve our mood and well-being. The pleasant, floral scent of lavender can cause a relaxing feeling, improve cognitive performance and increase alertness. Research has shown that linalool has anticonvulsant and anti-epileptic properties. Studies have also demonstrated that exposure to linalool vapors can lessen anxiety and depressive behaviors in mice. Additionally, linalool can reduce the adverse impacts of stress on the immune system by regulating the production of inflammatory proteins in the brain. Recent research has indicated that stress can cause a shift in the distribution of white blood cells in the body, which are responsible for our immune system. Linalool can help prevent this shift from occurring, thus ultimately helping to protect us from the damaging effects of stress.

Common strains containing linalool: Do-Si-Dos, Zkittlez, Wedding Mints #13