Beta-bisabolene

Beta-bisabolene is part of the sesquiterpene family and is therefore 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.

Beta-bisabolene is a molecule found in the following essential oils:

• Basilic (Ocimum basilicum)
• Labrador tea (Ledum groenlandicum)