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Linalool Terpene

Floral, lavender, sweet — Calming, sedating, anti-anxiety

Calming sedating anti-anxiety 18 UK strains
Effects Calming, sedating, anti-anxiety
Aroma Floral, lavender, sweet
Medical Uses Anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD
Also Found In Lavender, coriander, birch bark

Linalool is the terpene responsible for the characteristic scent of lavender and is found in hundreds of plant species beyond cannabis. Its anxiolytic and sedating properties are well-documented — linalool modulates glutamate and GABA receptors, producing calming effects. UK cannabis doctors frequently prescribe linalool-dominant strains for PTSD, anxiety disorders and sleep conditions.

UK Medical Cannabis Strains High in Linalool

Products Available From UK Clinics

Product Form THC CBD From Clinics
Celadon T25 Indica Flower flower 25.0% 0.1% £11.50 3 View →
Runtz UK 10g flower 21.5% 0.2% £88.61 9 View →
Runtz UK 20g flower 21.5% 0.2% £171.94 9 View →
Curaleaf Pink Kush Flower 10g flower 20.5% 0.2% £87.00 4 View →
Mamedica Strawberry Fields Flower 10g flower 19.5% 0.2% £79.00 4 View →
Rokshaw Rockstar Flower 10g flower 19.0% 0.7% £74.00 4 View →

Frequently Asked Questions about Linalool

Why is linalool associated with sleep and relaxation?
Linalool modulates glutamate and GABA activity in the brain — the same neurotransmitter systems targeted by many prescription sleep and anxiety medications. This gives linalool-dominant cannabis strains genuine sedating and anxiolytic properties, not just aromatic ones.
Is linalool good for PTSD?
Linalool-dominant cannabis strains are among the most prescribed for PTSD in the UK. The terpene's calming, sleep-promoting properties complement the endocannabinoid modulation of THC and CBD for trauma-related hyperarousal and sleep disturbance.
What does linalool smell like?
Linalool has a distinctive floral-lavender scent with sweet undertones. It is the dominant compound in lavender essential oil and is used widely in perfumery and aromatherapy.
Linalool
Aroma Floral, lavender, sweet
Effects Calming, sedating, anti-anxiety
Medical Uses Anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD
Found In Cannabis Lavender, Amnesia Haze, LA Confidential
Also In Foods Lavender, coriander, birch bark
UK Strains 18 strains in database
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