Bisabolol

In this chapter of our Terpene Guide, we cover bisabolol. This floral, sweet terpene has hints of earthy and woody flavors. Which other plants contain bisabolol? Are there any benefits of this terpene? You’ll learn all of the above in this chapter.

If you’re new to the wonderful world of Terpenes, be sure to check out the Intro to Terpenes chapter earlier in this Guide.

What is Bisabolol?

Pronounced “biz-ahb-lowl,” bisabolol is a terpene found in abundance in the chamomile plant and is utilized in many skincare products. The first products containing bisabolol were actually extracted from German chamomile plants in the 1950s.

Chamomile is well-known for its relaxing aroma, with herbal notes and hints of vanilla and honey. In addition to chamomile, bisabolol is found in large quantities in plants like South African candela trees, candeia trees, and figworts.

Terpene Flavor and Aroma Profile: Bisabolol

Bisbolol’s unique flavor and aroma blend of herbaceous and earthy with notes and hints of vanilla and honey lend itself well to many popular cannabis cultivars. Many of your favorite dessert varieties contain noticeable amounts of bisabolol.

Cultivars with the Terpene Bisabolol

In cannabis, bisabolol is typically thought of as a secondary terpene. This means you’ll find it in lower concentrations than myrcene, linalool, and limonene. This does not mean that this terpene isn’t noteworthy. As previously mentioned, the depth of dessert flavor that cultivars like Ice Cream Cake, Biscotti, Gelatti, and even the beloved GSC have notable amounts of bisabolol to thank.

Does Bisabolol Get You High?

No, since terpenes are non-psychoactive, it does not get you high. As we discussed in our Cannabinoids Guide, like CBD, terpenes are not psychoactive. This means they don’t get you high in the same way THC will. However, terpenes like Bisabolol can offer benefits to consumers.

Potential Benefits of Bisabolol

Bisabolol has been utilized in the form of chamomile as an active ingredient in many herbal remedies for centuries thanks to its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. Bisabolol is good for skin health. It has properties that activate the skin’s natural ability to heal itself through collagen turnover. Bisabolol may also help the symptoms of diabetics.

Studies have shown that bisabolol may help kill cancer cells in lab mice. Thanks to its pain-relieving properties, bisabolol may be a good treatment for nerve pain. Studies also indicate that bisabolol is a powerful antibacterial.

As a skincare product, bisabolol can reduce inflammation and irritation, increasing the effectiveness of other ingredients in lotions, balms, and other topicals. This makes bisabolol a natural, safe, and effective skincare ingredient.

What We Learned: Bisabolol

Bisabolol is just one of the many terpenes found in the cannabis plant. While there have been many anecdotes on bisabolol's effectiveness when used in plants like chamomile, more studies need to be conducted on terpenes in cannabis to determine their benefits. Here are the key takeaways from our Bisabolol chapter:

• Bisabolol is found in the highest concentrations in the chamomile plant.
• Extracts from German chamomile plants were used to first study bisabolol, dating back to the 1950s.
• Chamomile is well-known for its relaxing aroma, with herbal notes and hints of vanilla and honey, lending itself to popular dessert cultivars like Birthday Cake and Gelato.
• Bisabolol has a multitude of potential benefits. These include pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial.
• As a skincare product, bisabolol can increase the effectiveness of other ingredients in topicals.
• Studies in lab mice indicate bisabolol may work to kill cancer cells.

The future is bright for the wonderful world of Terpenes. You can always count on HashDash to keep you educated and up-to-date on the science behind these dynamic compounds.

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