Beta Caryophyllene

Is BCP a cannabinoid or is it a terpene? It actually is both! BCP is often categorized as a cannabinoid, not a terpene, because it binds to CB2 cannabinoid receptors. It is also found in abundance in several legal herbs and spices (not just cannabis) but is even an FDA-approved food additive. For this reason, some sources label BCP the “first dietary cannabinoid”. [1]

Studies are showing that BCP could potentially curb addiction withdrawals and applied as a tumor suppressant. As always, please consult your doctor prior to starting a cannabis regimen. as it can interfere with some standard medications.

β-caryophyllene, an FDA-Approved Food Additive, Inhibits Methamphetamine-Taking and Methamphetamine-Seeking Behaviors Possibly via CB2 and Non-CB2 Receptor Mechanisms

β-Caryophyllene Inhibits Cell Proliferation through a Direct Modulation of CB2 Receptors in Glioblastoma Cells

Beta-caryophyllene enhances wound healing through multiple routes

Cannabidiol and Beta-Caryophyllene in Combination: A Therapeutic Functional Interaction

β-caryophyllene, a CB2 Receptor Agonist Alleviates Diabetic Cardiomyopathy via Inhibiting AGE/RAGE-Induced Oxidative Stress, Fibrosis, and Inflammasome Activation

Beta-caryophyllene inhibits cocaine addiction-related behavior by activation of PPARα and PPARγ: repurposing a FDA-approved food additive for cocaine use disorder