PRIMARY STUDY

Antidepressant-like effects of β-caryophyllene on restraint plus stress-induced depression

Key Findings:  β-caryophyllene improved depression in mice.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  South Korea

Year of Pub:  2020


Cannabinoids Studied: 

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Terpenes Studied:  ß-Caryophyllene

Receptors Studied:  CB1, CB2

Dosage: β-caryophyllene (25-100 mg/kg)




Citation:  Hwang ES, et al. Antidepressant-like effects of β-caryophyllene on restraint plus stress-induced depression. Behav Brain Res. 2020; 380:112439. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2019.112439

Authors:  Hwang ES, Kim HB, Lee S, Kim MJ, Kim KJ, Han G, Han SY, Lee EA, Yoon JH, Kim DO, Maeng S, Park JH