Where Is Myrcene Found?

Myrcene, better known as the active sedating principle of hops and lemongrass, is also found in basil, mangos, and its namesake, Myrcia sphaerocarpa, a medicinal shrub from Brazil traditionally used to treat diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, and hypertension (Ulbricht, 2011).

What foods contain myrcene?

Foods that contain myrcene: Mango, hops, lemongrass, thyme, and guava melon. Medical benefits: Analgesic/antiinflammatory, anti-proliferative/anti-mutagenic (inhibits cell mutation, including cancer cells), suppresses muscle spasms, sleep aid, and also has antibacterial properties as well.

What herbs have myrcene?

Myrcene is produced in high amounts not only in cannabis, but also in basil, bay laurel leaves, hops, lemongrass, mangos, parsley, sweet basil, wild thyme, ylang-ylang, and several other plants.