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Humulene
HYOO-muh-leen /ΛhjuΛmjΚliΛn/
Found in hops and cannabis. Humulene has anti-inflammatory properties and may suppress appetite through IL-8 pathway modulation.
Concentration
0.03-0.4%
Strains Found
15+
Aroma Profile
Hoppy, woody, earthy
Flavor Notes
Subtle earthy, herbal
Also Found In
Hops Sage Ginger Cannabis
Primary Effects
Appetite suppressant
Anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial
How It Works
- Binds moderately to CB1, strongly to CB2
- Increases IL-8 levels
- Reduces meal size (not frequency)
- Peaks in blood within 30 min, clears in ~2 hours
Clinical Evidence
Research shows humulene increases IL-8 levels, which in animal studies directly reduces appetite by decreasing meal size without affecting meal frequency. Peaks in blood within 30 min, clears within ~2 hours.
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