“β-Caryophyllene (BCP) is a sesquiterpene that binds to the cannabinoid 2 (CB₂) receptor and exerts anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of BCP and another CB₂ agonist, GP1a in inflammatory experimental model induced by Mycobacterium bovis (BCG).

These results suggest that the CB₂ receptor may represent a new target for modulating the inflammatory reaction induced by mycobacteria.”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27379721

“β-caryophyllene (BCP) is a common constitute of the essential oils of numerous spice, food plants and major component in Cannabis.”  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23138934