Myrcene is produced by the pyrolysis (400 °C) of β-pinene, which is obtained from turpentine. It is rarely obtained directly from plants. Terpenes arise naturally from dehydration of terpenol geraniol.

What is myrcene found in?

Myrcene, better known as the active sedating principle of hops and lemongrass, is also found in basil, mangos, and its namesake, Myrcia sphaerocarpa, a medicinal shrub from Brazil traditionally used to treat diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, and hypertension (Ulbricht, 2011).

What are the effects of myrcene?

Myrcene has powerful antibiotic, antimutagenic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and sedative effects. Working in synergy with THC, the terpene is ideal for patients suffering from: Sleep disorders like insomnia. Pain and bodily discomfort, acting as a powerful muscle relaxant.