Myrcene—What Are the Potential Health Benefits of This Flavouring and Aroma Agent?

Myrcene (β-myrcene) is an abundant monoterpene which occurs as a major constituent in many plant species, including hops and cannabis. It popular flavouring aroma agent (food additive) used the manufacture of food beverages. This review aims to report on occurrence, biological toxicological profile β-myrcene. The main reported properties β-myrcene—anxiolytic, antioxidant, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties—are discussed, with mechanisms activity. Here we also discuss recent data regarding safety Overall, β-myrcene has shown promising health benefits animal studies. However, studies conducted humans lacking. In future, there potential for formulation production non-alcoholic beers, functional foods drinks, cannabis extracts (low THC) rich