Caryophyllene

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

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Last updated on: 26.06.2025

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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). Known is alpha-caryophyllene (alpha-humulene), beta- and gamma-caryophyllene.

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Pepper; Psidium guajava leaf extract (inci);

Outgoing links (3)

Hops, real; Olea aetherea; Sesquiterterpenes;

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Last updated on: 26.06.2025

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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