Bisabolol — the terpene in detail
Bisabolol is one of the most discussed cannabis terpenes. It smells floral, chamomile-like, sweet, is also found in chamomile and candeia tree bark and contributes to the entourage effect.
Bisabolol is a terpene with floral, chamomile-like, sweet aroma and skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory effect. Boiling point: 153 °C — do not vape too hot. Prominent in strains like Harle-Tsu, Headband, ACDC, Master Kush.
What is Bisabolol?
Bisabolol belongs to the terpene family — volatile aromatic compounds found in countless plants and responsible for most of cannabis's aroma. Bisabolol content varies widely across strains, from trace levels to over 1 % of dry weight.
Outside cannabis, Bisabolol is also found in chamomile and candeia tree bark — which is why the aroma often feels familiar.
Effects & entourage
Terpenes alone don't cause a high. Combined with cannabinoids like THC or CBD they modulate the felt effect — the entourage effect. Bisabolol is linked to a skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory effect.
Important: most data come from animal or in-vitro studies. Human clinical trials on single terpenes remain rare.
Which strains contain it?
Strains often high in Bisabolol include: Harle-Tsu, Headband, ACDC, Master Kush. A current lab certificate for the batch is always the best proof — terpene profiles vary between harvests.
FAQ
What's the boiling point of Bisabolol?
153 °C. Don't vape too hot or the terpene evaporates before you taste it.
Is Bisabolol psychoactive?
No. Terpenes alone don't cause a high, but they modulate the effects of THC and CBD.
Where else is Bisabolol found?
For example in chamomile and candeia tree bark.
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