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>Beta-Caryophyllene
So odd that you bring up Beta-Caryophyllene, which is not a cannabinoid, but rather a therapeutic terpene found in cannabis. I was just researching this yesterday and realized that it is found in many other plants which are not prohibited.
One aspect of prohibition that people lose sight of is that it forces us to over emphasize on one natural medicine plant while ignoring the others. I mean if it’s not illegal or by prescription only then it must not work, right? WRONG. But that’s part of the Big pharma PSYOP.
Therapeutic Effects of Beta-Caryophyllene on Cannabinoid CB2 receptors
There is a breadth of research that suggests terpenoid compounds found in many essential oils can have a vast influence on CB2 receptors, but the research is particularly strong in regards to one specific sesquiterpene. Recent research has demonstrated that the bicyclic sesquiterpene beta-caryophyllene has the ability to bind to CB2 receptors (5). What this means is that along with its cellular and skin-health supporting properties, due to its activation of CB2 receptors, beta-caryophyllene may also support healthy nervous and immune function, and have similar soothing and relaxing properties on the body (similar to that prompted by CB1 activation), without the potential psychoactive side effects.
While beta-caryophyllene is primarily known for its presence in the essential oils extracted from Cannabis, Black Pepper, Clove, Melissa, and Rosemary, the best source is actually the lesser-known oil Copaiba. GC-MS assessments have shown that many sources of Copaiba essential oil are composed of more than 60% beta-caryophyllene, and not surprisingly, the properties of this oil extracted from the oleoresin of Copaifera species trees is becoming a popular topic of research. There have been over 70 peer-reviewed studies published in scientific journals in the last few years evaluating the benefits of Copaiba, several of which focus on its CB2-binding properties and the associated health benefits.
Natural Sources
The approximate quantity of caryophyllene in the essential oil of each source is given in square brackets ([ ]):
• Copaiba (Copaifera spp.)[60% of copaiba essential oil][27][28]
• Cannabis, hemp, marijuana (Cannabis sativa) [3.8–37.5% of cannabis flower essential oil][12]
• Malabathrum (Cinnamomum tamala) [25.3%][26]
• Basil (Ocimum spp.)[17] [5.3–10.5% O. gratissimum; 4.0–19.8% O. micranthum][18]
• Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)[3] [1.7–19,5% of clove bud essential oil][14]