linalool
noun
lin·al·o·ol
lə-ˈna-lə-ˌwȯl 
lī-,
-ˌwōl
: a fragrant liquid alcohol C10H18O that occurs both free and in the form of esters in many essential oils and is used in perfumes, soaps, and flavoring materials
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Similarly, linalool, with its lavender-like fragrance, is used in various scented products to promote relaxation and stress relief.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Specific terpenes in ginger, such as limonene and linalool, have been studied for their potential neuroprotective (brain-protective) qualities.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Specific compounds that positively affect sleep include flavonoids such as chrysin, aromatic compounds like linalool, bisabolol, and apigenin, and amino acids like L-theanine.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 23 July 2024
Lavender Tea Lavender's main components that fuel its sweet aroma—linalool and linalyl acetate—may help prepare you for a good night's sleep.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 23 July 2024
To maximize effectiveness, look for essential oils that are higher in linalool, like lavender.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 July 2024
By working together with other compounds such as terpenes like linalool or limonene, full-spectrum CBD oil may help promote a sense of tranquility without inducing drowsiness.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2023
Some terpenes commonly found in their products include myrcene, limonene, and linalool.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
Look for strains that contain terpenes known for their potential anxiety-reducing effects, such as limonene, myrcene, or linalool.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Specific terpenes in ginger, such as limonene and linalool, have been studied for their potential neuroprotective (brain-protective) qualities.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Specific compounds that positively affect sleep include flavonoids such as chrysin, aromatic compounds like linalool, bisabolol, and apigenin, and amino acids like L-theanine.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 23 July 2024
Lavender Tea Lavender's main components that fuel its sweet aroma—linalool and linalyl acetate—may help prepare you for a good night's sleep.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 23 July 2024
To maximize effectiveness, look for essential oils that are higher in linalool, like lavender.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 July 2024
By working together with other compounds such as terpenes like linalool or limonene, full-spectrum CBD oil may help promote a sense of tranquility without inducing drowsiness.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2023
Some terpenes commonly found in their products include myrcene, limonene, and linalool.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
Look for strains that contain terpenes known for their potential anxiety-reducing effects, such as limonene, myrcene, or linalool.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
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“Linalool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linalool. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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