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Linalool

lin-ah-LOOL /lɪˈnæluːl/

Known for its calming lavender aroma. Linalool reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation through NMDA receptor modulation.

Concentration
0.01-0.5%
Strains Found
15+

Aroma Profile

Floral, lavender, sweet

Flavor Notes

Spicy, floral

Also Found In

Lavender Coriander Cinnamon Birch

Primary Effects

Calming
Anti-anxiety
Sedative
Anti-epileptic

How It Works

  • Modulates NMDA receptors
  • Modulates ion channels
  • Reduces excitatory neurotransmission
  • Opioid-system involvement (reversed by naloxone)

Clinical Evidence

Modulates NMDA receptors and ion channels, reducing excitatory neurotransmission. Sedative and anxiolytic effects partly reversed by naloxone, suggesting opioid-system involvement.

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