Nerolidol
Floral, woody — the sedating session ender
Terpene
What is nerolidol?
Nerolidol is a soft, woody, floral terpene found in oranges, jasmine, ginger, and lavender. Its aroma is sweet and fresh with hints of bark and citrus — the kind of smell that reads 'calm' before you even consume it.
Effects
Nerolidol is commonly described as relaxing and sedating, and it's also used to enhance skin absorption of other compounds. Because it's a sesquiterpene, it's sturdier than monoterpenes like myrcene or limonene, which means it survives higher temperatures and plays well in evening-oriented profiles.
Research note
Russo's landmark entourage review flags nerolidol alongside caryophyllene oxide and phytol as a notable terpenoid in cannabis. Its sedative lean and penetrating skin-absorption qualities make it one of the more interesting minor terpenes to look for in relaxing strains.
Conditions that cite this compound
These condition guides point here — they cover the same compound from the patient side.