Compound Monograph
alpha-Bisabolol oxide A
alpha-Bisabolol oxide A is a sesquiterpene oxide found in the essential oil of chamomile.
Classification
alpha-Bisabolol oxide A is a sesquiterpene (oxide), part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
alpha-Bisabolol oxide A is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene (oxide), found in German chamomile and 2 other sources. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Research & Evidence
alpha-Bisabolol oxide A is a sesquiterpene oxide and one of the major components of German chamomile essential oil, closely related to alpha-bisabolol and bisabolol oxide B. It forms part of the overall terpenoid profile to which chamomile’s traditional soothing and anti-inflammatory reputation is attributed, but little is established about the isolated oxide on its own.