Alpha-zingiberene

Alpha-zingiberene is part of the sesquiterpenes family and is therefore recognized for having the following properties:

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

Sesquiterpenes have virtually no toxicity at physiological and therapeutic doses.

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

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale)