Alpha-farnesene

Alpha-farnesene belongs to the sesquiterpene family and is thus recognized for having the following properties:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Calming
• Antihypertensive
• Vein and lymphatic decongestant
• Antiallergic
• Antipruritic
• Analgesic

Sesquiterpenes have virtually no toxicity at physiological and therapeutic doses.

Alpha-farnesene is a molecule present in the following essential oils:

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale)