You\u2019ve heard about CBD oil. Perhaps you\u2019ve even dived in and experienced its calming properties. But BCP oil is the latest wellness kid on the block, and BCP is being hailed as a self-care superpower<\/p>\n
To understand BCP (otherwise known as beta-caryophyllene) it\u2019s essential to get your head around what it isn\u2019t. Firstly, BCP is not CBD. It also isn\u2019t strictly a cannabinoid<\/a>, the way CBD and THC are. Some sources do call BCP a cannabinoid, but in Australia, the TGA has said it’s not<\/a>. This means, unlike other cannabinoids, BCP is easily obtainable and is 100% legal.<\/p>\n BCP, though strictly not a cannabinoid, does interact with the body’s endo-cannabinoid system. <\/em><\/p>\n However, what\u2019s exciting about BCP is that it binds with the body’s CB2 receptors (associated with mood, pain regulation and the immune system). Cannabinoids also bind with CB2 receptors, but they also bind with other receptors in the body, whereas BCP only<\/em> binds with CB2.<\/p>\n So, it\u2019s freely available, and it\u2019s not strictly a cannabinoid, but it does act a bit like one – what else does this compound do?<\/p>\n While studies are ongoing, research has found beta-caryophyllene (BCP) to contain powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.<\/a><\/p>\n BCP has been linked to treatments for depression and anxiety, arthritis, heart disease, seizures and more, while a recent study has gone as far as to say that BCP may be a more effective pain reliever<\/a> than CBD oil.\u00a0 So, while it\u2019s clear that BCP may contain just as many (if not more) health benefits as cannabis oil, what exactly is it?<\/p>\n Limonene from lemons and beta-caryophyllene from black pepper, cinnamon, etc<\/em><\/p>\n To understand the science behind beta-caryophyllene (otherwise known as BCP), think back to some of your favourite natural scents. Whether it\u2019s the freshness of a pine tree, the bittersweet tang of an orange, or the soothing scent of lavender, these fragrances are all due to an organic compound otherwise known as a \u2018terpene\u2019.<\/p>\nON THE NOSE<\/strong><\/h2>\n