{"id":1994,"date":"2020-08-19T20:53:37","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T20:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/?p=1994"},"modified":"2026-02-22T14:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:42:16","slug":"phytol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/the-plant\/phytol","title":{"rendered":"Phytol"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_1996\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Phytol\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_1996\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PhytolSMBanner-1024x576-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Phytol\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Phytol is an acyclic diterpene alcohol with a grassy aroma. This <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/terpenes\">terpene<\/a> is used to synthesize vitamins E and K. Phytol occurs naturally in green tea and exhibits a <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6194725\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mild sedative effect<\/a>. This terpene is known for its antioxidant properties. Research is emerging on how phytol may be effective against tumors, inflammation, and convulsions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-is-phytol\">\n\tWhat is phytol?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Possessing an oily consistency, phytol displays a yellow pigment that is sometimes used in food dyes. While phytol does exude a grassy scent, it is not as aromatic as many other terpenes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/the-plant\/geranyl\">geranyl<\/a>. Similar to other terpenes, phytol is a part of the plant world and is a byproduct of chlorophyll as it breaks down. The terpene may have the ability to fight certain <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3879229\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parasites<\/a>, according to a 2014 study published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. A 2002 study published by the Society of Toxicology found that phytol may also play a role in preventing <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11896294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">birth defects<\/a> caused by vitamin A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"phytol-in-everyday-life\">\n\tPhytol in everyday life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common sources of phytol is in green tea varieties, including matcha and sencha. If you take vitamin supplements E or K, or a multivitamin that contains these, then you have probably experienced phytol. In addition, phytol is a frequent ingredient in fragrances, cosmetics, shampoos, household cleaners, and detergents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"therapeutic-properties-of-phytol\">\n\tTherapeutic properties of phytol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-antioxidant\">Antioxidant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2016 study published in the journal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27774891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology<\/a> concluded that phytol could be a good candidate for the treatment or prevention of oxidative stress mediated diseases (a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2724665\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">broad family of diseases<\/a> including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders, among others). &nbsp;Another study, published in 2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4437258\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">by Brazilian researchers<\/a>, found that phytol produced substantial pain-relief in animals. The scientists attributed this effect, in part, to phytol's antioxidant properties. Furthermore, green tea, which contains phytol, is well-known for offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3679539\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">antioxidant benefits<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-antitumor\">Antitumor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many other terpenes and cannabinoids found in cannabis, phytol has demonstrable anti-tumor properties. A 2015 study indicated that it may be particularly effective for the treatment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25892665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">liver cancer<\/a>, however other studies support phytol's ability to fight other kinds of tumors as well (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24896297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">breast cancer<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anti-inflammation\">Anti-inflammation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflammation is a very common component of pain, and many compounds that fight inflammation tend to relieve pain. Phytol is no exception, and several studies have shown the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4437258\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">inter-related nature<\/a> of phytol's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24102680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">anti-inflammatory <\/a>and analgesic effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anti-convulsive-and-anti-anxiety\">Anti-convulsive and Anti-anxiety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through a shared mechanism (the brain's use of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/?term=12433198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">neurotransmitter GABA<\/a>), phytol has shown promise as both an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/?term=24333358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">anti-anxiety<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22750154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">anti-convulsant<\/a> medication. Thus far, these studies have only been conducted in animals, so more research is needed to understand phytol's impacts on human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"role-of-phytol-in-cannabis\">\n\tRole of phytol in cannabis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sour Diesel and Cheese are two <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/strains\">cannabis varieties<\/a> that contain high levels of phytol. The light fragrance in phytol may provide a mildly aromatic experience. Phytol-rich cannabis may also induce a mild <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6194725\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">relaxing and sedative<\/a> effect. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"bottom-line\">\n\tBottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the less aromatic terpenes, phytol is known for its antioxidant properties and may also offer hope as a cancer fighter and seizure reducer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Major contributions from <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/subject-matter-expert\/apoe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Adie Rae<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phytol is an acyclic diterpene alcohol with a grassy aroma. This terpene is used to synthesize vitamins E and K. Phytol occurs naturally in green tea and exhibits a mild sedative effect. This terpene is known for its antioxidant properties. 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