Linalool

Category: terpenoid

Aliases: (R)-(-)-linalool, (S)-(+)-linalool

Pharmacological Mechanism

Acyclic monoterpene alcohol — major component of lavender, basil, coriander oils. Anxiolytic activity via partial GABA-A modulation + nicotinic ACh inhibition; sedative in inhalation studies.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 100mg (Range: 25 - 200 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous