*4.3. Cedrene*

Cedrene is a sesquiterpenoid that is classified as a secondary terpene of cannabis as only small amounts of the terpenoid have been identified in select cultivars. This sesquiterpenoid is commonly found in cedar and juniper trees [93,94]. The aroma produced by cedrene has been described as a woody, crisp scent. Like many aromatic compounds, the biological activities of cedrene have been explored primarily through extracts of cedarwood oil, which has been characterized as having copious amounts of the sesquiterpenoid [95]. Although many of the studies report the effects of full cedarwood oil, cedrene is a primary constituent of this oil and thus leads to speculation that the biological activity of cedarwood oil is due to cedrene, with activities including antifungal, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer [96–98]. A few studies have been performed on isolated α-cedrene, suggesting potential anti-obesity properties [99,100].
