Structural formula of geraniol · C₁₀H₁₈O.
Geraniol
Rose, geranium, sweet
Geraniol is a monoterpene alcohol found in many medical cannabis strains. Aroma: rose, geranium, sweet. In Tier-A literature it is most strongly associated with relaxation and mood. terpen.cloud lists every currently available pharmacy strain high in geraniol.
Effect profile
Geraniol in the cannabis context
Geraniol is the main component of rose oil and brings a balanced neuropsychological profile. At a score of 1.5 each, it eases anxiety, lifts mood and reduces inflammation. Geraniol is found in roses, palmarosa, citronella and some citrus species, a classic of aromatherapy.
Sleep, focus, activation, pain and appetite are not part of its core profile. What stands out instead: geraniol binds to the body's own cannabinoid system and so reaches beyond the classic receptor systems.
In cannabis, geraniol is rarely dominant and its market presence is modest. You recognize it by the rosy-sweet, floral aroma. Higher geraniol levels signal an effect profile centered on emotional balance and inflammation.
Pharmacological notes: CB2 activity, CB1-adjacent activity in the cannabinoid system, antimicrobial effects.