Terpenes A Closer Look At Geranyl Acetate

Terpenes A Closer Look At Geranyl Acetate

Terpenes A Closer Look at Geranyl Acetate is part of the discussion on terpenes and the role they play in cannabis.

It is a terpene found in citronella, lemongrass, carrots, coriander, fig, orange flower, neroli, thyme, celery, geranium, sassafras and some types of cannabis.

The aroma is floral with fruity undertones.

The Benefits 

Oils containing the terpene have been used in Chinese medicine for the treatment of digestive issues. They also utilized the oil for treatment of swelling in the discovered it has anti-inflammatory benefits.

Like the terpene Bisabolol, similarly Geranyl Acetate was discovered to be a very powerful terpene with antibacterial, anti-viral and antimicrobial properties.

These properties make the terpene a possible treatment in bacterial and fungal infections like Athlete’s Foot, Candida Albicans as well as staph aureus, the cause of Staph infections.

One study showed that the terpene acted as an anti-cancer, discovered to attack cancer cells and induced cancer cell death.

One study showed that in high doses presented some analgesic effects.

Currently there are minimal studies currently on the terpene. We will update any new discoveries in the future.

Other Places You Find Geranyl Acetate

It has been found in over 60 different essential oils and is used extensively in the personal care products space. From perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, lotions and deodorant, that floral scent you smell is from Geranyl Acetate. The floral scent that makes it a natural option for cleaning products like laundry detergent.

Found in many foods in the food industry as a flavouring agent to enhance sweet, berry floral and spice notes.

Vaporizing Geranyl Acetate

As discussed in the Cannabis Consumption Methods and Understanding Terpenes post we discuss vaporizing. It is the method of smoking dried flower in a dried flower vaporizer. You can set the temperature to the perfect setting to get most of the terpenes in your cannabis.

Vaporize Geranyl Acetate @ 464F

Cannabis That Contains Geranyl Acetate

  • Zkittlez
  • OG Kush
  • Clementine
  • Jack Herer from Dr. Jolly’s
  • Cherry Wine CBD
  • Electra
  • Hawaiian Haze
  • Sour Space Candy

Quick Summary:

  • vaporize Geranyl Acetate @ 464F
  • found in citronella, lemongrass, carrots, coriander, neroli, geranium, thyme, fig, orange flower, sassafras, celery, cannabis
  • aroma is floral and fruity
  • anti-fungal
  • antimicrobial
  • antibacterial
  • anti-inflammatory
  • anti-cancer
  • analgesic
  • fights infection
  • treatment for respiratory disorders
  • diabetes
  • malaria

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