What is Phytol?
Phytol is grassy and balsamic in odor. It is naturally produced in green tea. Cannabis leaves with phytol may induce a relaxing, sedative effect. The antioxidant properties of phytol are well known, and it is actively researched for numerous other therapeutic effects. A 2013 study shows phytol to possess strong pain-relieving properties, and recent studies have shown it to be an effective treatment of both liver and breast cancer. Through the neurotransmitter GABA, phytol has also been shown to function as an anticonvulsant and antianxiety treatment. Like many terpenes, phytol also possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4437258/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25892665
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24896297
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=12433198
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22750154
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=24333358
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24102680
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6194725/
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.
