Guaiol
Guaiol is a terpene found in cannabis plants that produces a distinctive pine, woody, and rose aroma. It is also known as champacol and has been used in natural medicine for hundreds of years. Guaiol is an organic compound and a sesquiterpenoid alcohol found in several plants, especially in the oil of guaiacum and cypress pine. It has a multi-ringed molecular structure which makes it different from other terpenes that are oil-based.
Guaiol has many benefits beyond its pleasant smell. It can be used as a diuretic to lower blood pressure and it can also act as an anti-inflammatory agent. Additionally, guaiol has been shown to have antibacterial properties which can help protect against infections.
Guaiol is found in many strains of cannabis, including Sour Special Sauce, White Widow, and Harlequin. When smoking or vaping these strains, you will likely notice the distinct piney aroma that guaiol provides.
Guaiol is a cannabis terpene that has many beneficial properties. Here are some of the benefits of Guaiol:
- Anti-inflammatory activity
- Anticarcinogenic activity against aflatoxin in the liver
- Long-lasting analgesia
- Aroma and flavor enhancement
- Potential to reduce anxiety and stress
- Possible anti-cancer effects
- May help with migraine, headache, and pain relief
- Potentially works in synergy with cannabinoids and other cannabis plant compounds