Structural formula of nerolidol · C₁₅H₂₆O.
Nerolidol
Floral, woody, woody-floral
Nerolidol is a sesquiterpene alcohol found in many medical cannabis strains. Aroma: floral, woody, woody-floral. In Tier-A literature it is most strongly associated with relaxation and sleep. terpen.cloud lists every currently available pharmacy strain high in nerolidol.
Effect profile
Nerolidol in the cannabis context
Nerolidol is a floral, woody sesquiterpene with a pronounced calming profile. At a score of 1.5 each, it eases anxiety and promotes sleep, both effects confirmed across several studies. Nerolidol is found in jasmine blossom, lavender, ginger and tea tree.
Mood, focus, activation, pain and inflammation are not its core. Nerolidol is a classic calming terpene, structurally and functionally close to α-bisabolol.
In cannabis, nerolidol shows up in strains like Skywalker OG, Island Sweet Skunk and some Jack Herer phenotypes. You recognize it by the woody-floral aroma with a jasmine-apple note. Higher nerolidol levels signal an effect profile centered on anxiety relief and sleep.
Pharmacological notes: Antimicrobial effects.