Compound Monograph
Calamene
A cadinane-type aromatic sesquiterpene (calamenene) found in various essential oils.
Classification
Calamene is one of the sesquiterpenes, 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? (1)
Calamene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Damiana.