Other Names : β-linalool, linalyl alcohol, linaloyl oxide, p-linalool, allo-ocimenol, and 2,6-dimethyl-2,7-octadien-6-ol.<br>
Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants with many commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). Over 200 species of plants produce linalool, mainly from the families Lamiaceae (mints, scented herbs, lavender, coriander), Lauraceae (laurels, [[cinnamonCinnamon]], [[rosewoodRosewood]]), [[Ho Wood]] and Rutaceae (citrus fruits), but also birch trees and other plants, from tropical to boreal climate zones. It has also been found in some fungi.
==Special Precautions of Linalool==
* can be a potent skin irritant, causing contact dermatitits in some sensitive individuals.
==The benefits of Linalool are==
* Stress : Linalool has been the subject of numerous studies investigating its anxiolytic (anti-stress) effects. Inhalation of Linalool, extracted from natural essential oils, leads to decreased aggressive behavior, lessens stress response (see Lavender: Nature's Anxiolytic), and improves sleep.
* Cancer :**Linalool is confirmed to be a cancer stem cell killer. Cancer stem cells are largely responsible for the failure of conventional cancer treatment.** Liver Cancer : In a recent study Linalool is found to decreases Liver Cancer cell viability.
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