What is Carene?
Carene is a bicyclic monoterpene with a scent similar to lemon, musk, and pine. It is used as an insect repellent, but it also shows interesting anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and bone-healing properties.
What is Delta 3 Carene?
δ-3-carene (delta-3-carene) is a bicyclic monoterpene with a sweet, pungent odor. It is found naturally in many healthy, beneficial essential oils, including cypress oil, juniper berry oil and fir needle essential oils. In higher concentrations, delta-3-carene can be a central nervous system depressant. It is often used to dry out excess body fluids, such as tears, mucus, and sweat.
References
https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-carene-a-unique-terpene-with-anti-inflammatory-bone-healing-properties-n1202
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2747263
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ptr.2247
Author Bio:
Dr. Wright Penniman M.D. is a board certified family physician with 15 years of clinical experience and 4 years of experience as a medical director with a major health insurance company.
