Caryophyllene

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Caryophyllenes are sesquiterterpenes with a ring structure of 11 C atoms. Caryophyllenes are found in numerous essential oils (see below, Humulus lupulus). Well known are alpha- caryophyllene (alpha-humulene), beta- and gamma- caryophyllene.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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