Compound Monograph
alpha-Bisabolol oxide B
alpha-Bisabolol oxide B is a sesquiterpene oxide found in the essential oil of chamomile.
Sources · 3
Where Does It Come From?
alpha-Bisabolol oxide B is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene (oxide), found in German chamomile and 2 other sources. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Principal source German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla Herb monograph →
Source Yarrow Achillea millefolium Herb monograph → Also found in
Roman chamomile Monograph coming soon
Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
Research & Evidence
alpha-Bisabolol oxide B is a sesquiterpene oxide of German chamomile essential oil, occurring alongside alpha-bisabolol and bisabolol oxide A. It contributes to the characteristic terpenoid composition of chamomile but has not been characterized in any depth as an isolated compound.
