Geraniol
Rose, sweet — the antioxidant
Terpene
What is geraniol?
Geraniol is the sweet, rosy terpene found in roses, lemongrass, geraniums, and lavender — and in small amounts in many cannabis strains. It's the scent that makes some flower read almost fruity-floral.
Effects
Geraniol is among the better-studied minor terpenes. Reviews highlight antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity, and some research has explored its potential against certain cancers — though nearly all of it is in lab and animal models, with no human clinical trials yet.
Research note
The evidence gap matters: geraniol's reputation in cannabis circles sometimes outruns what the science supports. In a strain's profile it contributes a pleasant floral lift, and its chemistry is genuinely interesting — just don't expect miracles from the flower alone.
Conditions that cite this compound
These condition guides point here — they cover the same compound from the patient side.