Gamma Terpinene

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Gamma Terpinene

Gamma-terpinene is a monoterpene that falls into the category of terpinene, a group of isomeric hydrocarbons.

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Gamma-terpinene has been isolated from a variety of plant sources including citrus fruits, coriander, cumin, celery, grapes, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and pepper. Due to its strong lemon odor, gamma-terpinene is widely used in food, flavors, soaps, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, confectionery, and perfume industries.

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Gamma-terpinene has strong antioxidant¹ activity and has been studied for its anti-inflammatory² benefits.

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Ultra Sour is a popular cannabis strain containing gamma-terpinene.

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FAQs About Gamma-Terpinene

What are the effects of gamma-terpinene? A deeper look.

Gamma-terpinene, or γ-terpinene, has multiple medicinal properties, including antibacterial and antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activities, antidiabetic activity, and more. These properties make it of great interest to the scientific community, as it has real-world applications across many different medical disciplines.

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Where can I purchase gamma-terpinene?

Lab Effects is a trusted source for all categories of terpenes (CDTs, BDTs, flavors, therapeutics, water-soluble, flowable powders, etc.) available in every format suitable for various manufacturing processes. Gamma-terpinene has shown much therapeutic potential for medical applications in experimental studies. Isolated terpenes purchased from Lab Effects are guaranteed pure, 100% botanically-derived, and free from chemical adulterants such as synthetic flavorants, industrial odorizers, solvents, pesticides, and metals.

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What is the gamma-terpinene terpene used for?

Gamma-terpinene has a refreshing lemon odor tempered by an herbaceous aroma and has become one of the major constituents used in food, flavors, soaps, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, confectionery, and perfumes. As an antioxidant compound, it is an excellent natural preservative.

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What are the health benefits of gamma-terpinene?

The biological activity of γ-terpinene makes it a valuable tool in treating a variety of human health issues. It has been long known that certain medicinal plants containing oxygenated compounds such as γ-terpinene display antioxidant behavior. It has been shown to modulate acute inflammatory response in mice studies, and some studies even show that γ-terpinene may be able to boost the efficacy of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, reducing the negative effects of AChE in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Is gamma-terpinene a monoterpene?

Gamma-terpinene is a monoterpene and a cyclohexadiene. Its chemical composition is similar to two other isomeric monoterpene hydrocarbons (including alpha- and beta-terpinene). These organic compounds differ only in the positions of their two double bonds. γ-terpinene is active as an antioxidant, a plant metabolite, and a volatile oil component. It also acts as a human xenobiotic metabolite, meaning it is metabolized by the liver and excreted through the kidneys as urine or bile.

Where is gamma-terpinene found?

γ-terpinene is found in many aromatic plants, including citrus, thyme, carrots, juniper, saffron, and cannabis. It has an aroma reminiscent of cut lemons and can be found in combination with other essential oil components depending on the source material. Gamma-terpinene can be isolated and used as a terpene additive. Many terpenes are volatile compounds in their pure state, especially around heat sources, which is why it is important to always use a reputable manufacturer when purchasing terpenes. All-natural sources are best when it comes to herbal plant extracts and essential oil composition. Lab Effects uses botanical and cannabis sources for all our terpene isolates.

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References:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19326866

2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26132854

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