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Rose and geranium aroma. Neuroprotective, antioxidant, and the most floral cannabis terpene.
Geraniol produces a sweet, floral, rose-like aroma and is found in geraniums, roses, and lemongrass. It has demonstrated significant neuroprotective and antioxidant properties, and is associated with calming, relaxing effects in cannabis.
Geraniol is a monoterpene alcohol found in geraniums, roses, lemongrass, and many other plants. It is one of the most widely used fragrance compounds in perfumery and cosmetics, valued for its sweet, floral, rose-like aroma.
In cannabis, geraniol is found in relatively low concentrations but contributes to the overall terpene profile. It is associated with calming, relaxing effects and is found in strains with floral, sweet aromas.
Research has demonstrated geraniol's neuroprotective properties — it has shown efficacy in animal models of neuropathy, reducing nerve damage and pain. It also has significant antioxidant properties, inhibiting oxidative stress that contributes to neurodegeneration.
Geraniol has demonstrated anti-tumor properties in multiple preclinical studies, inhibiting growth of various cancer cell lines. It also acts as a natural insect repellent and has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
To maximize Geraniol in your vapor, set your vaporizer to just above its boiling point:
Lower temperatures preserve more terpenes; higher temperatures extract more cannabinoids.
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