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Ocimene
MonoterpeneSweet, herbal, and slightly woody. Found in many fragrant plants and orchids.
Aroma Profile
sweet herbal woody
Medical Effects
Anti-inflammatory
Moderate evidenceMechanism
COX-2 inhibition
Supporting studies
Anti-inflammatory effects of ocimene in essential oils
Various
Food Chem Toxicol (2014)
Ocimene effectively inhibited COX-2, reducing inflammation and pain.
Antifungal
Moderate evidenceMechanism
Direct fungicidal activity against pathogenic fungi
Supporting studies
Antifungal properties of cis-beta-ocimene
Various
J Nat Med (2015)
Effective against ringworm, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Candida albicans.
Antiviral
Moderate evidenceMechanism
Inhibition of viral replication
Supporting studies
Antiviral properties of essential oils containing ocimene
Various
Chem Biodivers (2008)
High-ocimene essential oils inhibited HSV-1 and SARS-CoV.
Synergies (Entourage Effect)
+
Ocimene + Myrcene
Enhanced anti-inflammatory effects
preclinical
