Terpenes
Caryophyllene
A terpene name worth reading carefully on a lab report.
Say it: ka-ree-OFF-uh-leen
Last reviewed: 2026-09-14
The basics
A chemical name identifies a substance; it does not supply an intensity rating. Check whether the report specifies beta-caryophyllene and whether the number refers to the product you are holding.
What the evidence means
Receptor activity and a demonstrated benefit in people are different kinds of evidence. Avoid treating a terpene profile as proof of pain relief or an anti-inflammatory effect in a finished product.
A useful question
Which form is listed, and is the claim based on a human study of a comparable product?
Sources and further reading
Use the sources to check the scope of each claim. A chemical measurement, a laboratory experiment and a study in people answer different questions.