α-humulene
α-Humulene can be found in wheat, coriander, cloves and basil. Has an aroma of wheat and beer, wood and soil. Its effect is known as anti-bacterial, and anti-tumor and it is used as an appetite suppressant.
β-caryophyllene
β-Caryophyllene ia a sesquiterpen (terpen containing 15 carbon atoms) with a rich aroma of black pepper, it is found in many plants such as Thai basil and cloves. Cryophyllene is used as an antidote, ant- bacterial, anti- cancer and anti -infections.
β-myrcene
β-Myrcene is a monotrapene (a terpene containing 10 carbon atoms). This terpen is found in hops, bay leaves, and lemongrass. Has a vegetative aroma of cloves, mangoes, lemongrass and thyme. Helps treat insomnia, relieve pain, reduce muscle cramps and contains anti-cancer and anti-bacterial characteristics.
β-pinene
β-Pinene can be found in basil, pine, dill, eucalyptus, oranges, parsley, and rosemary. It has a fresh and pungent aroma of wood and pine. It has anti-bacterial effects, lowers blood pressure and relieves stress.