PRIMARY STUDY

Antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties of Origanum vulgare essential oil, rich with β-caryophyllene and β-caryophyllene oxide

Key Findings:  Data shows that the wild oregano herb of the Armenian highlands (abundant in caryophyllene), harvested during blossoming, may represent a novel pain-relieving compound.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Armenia

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied: 

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Terpenes Studied:  ß-Caryophyllene




Citation:  Moghrovyan A, et al. Antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties of Origanum vulgare essential oil, rich with β-caryophyllene and β-caryophyllene oxide. Korean J Pain. 2022; 35:140-151. doi: 10.3344/kjp.2022.35.2.140

Authors:  Moghrovyan A, Parseghyan L, Sevoyan G, Darbinyan A, Sahakyan N, Gaboyan M, Karabekian Z, Voskanyan A