Linalool: The Soothing and Anxiety-Busting Terpene

A natural sedative, linalool works alongside cannabis to ease the mind and body with delicate floral aromas

Linalool has also been studied for its Powerful anti-convulsive properties

Lavender has been recognized for millennia for its ability to calm the body with even a brief exposure to its scent. Commonly found in alternative medicine in the form of aromatherapy oils and extracts, Linalool is the essential oil that is responsible for this mellowing reaction in Lavender. It’s also found in several strains of cannabis, making for a powerful combination of pain-relieving effects. Although more rare than terpenes in cannabis like Myrcene and Pinene, Linalool seems to hold some promising benefits that merit further study.


Linalool as an anti-convulsant, anti-spasm

In studying the effects of Linalool on the central nervous system, this essential oil was found to ease symptoms related to convulsive disorders like epilepsy. Although these studies have been minimal, they are nonetheless groundbreaking.

“There are many studies that report the antiseizure activity of a nonallopathic preparation with animal models of epilepsy. Several of these medications are prepared with plants that contain linalool.”

- Ferderal University of Sergipe, Brazil, 2010

Anxiety and Stress-Fighting Effects of Linalool

Medical studies and testimonial evidence have both demonstrated Linalool to be a potentially powerful ally against anxiety and depression.

“The monoterpenes β-pinene and linalool were identified as the two main active principles of the essential oil, and showed antidepressant-like and sedative-like activity.”

- The Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2012

Strains High In Linalool

  • Lavender Kush

  • Do-Si-Dos

  • Zkittlez