Terpenes

Learn all about terpenes and their benefits to human kind. You can use this information to better your health, diet, and overall understanding of why everything smells & tastes the way it does. Also check our Intro to Terpenes Video and why they are so fascinating.
There are many more terpenes thast aren’t listed, the ones we cover on this page are the main ones found in cannabis and other common plants.

Dive deep and learn more about specific terpenes below
a & b-Pinene
a & b-Pinene is responsible for the well known scent of pine trees or scent along with the scent of sharp pepper. Both a-pinene and b-pinene are the same terpene but differentiate due to the position of certain molecules resulting in slightly different smells and therapeutic effects.
Health Benefits: Aromas: Taste / Flavor: Common Plants Found In: Cannabis Strains
– Anti-inflammatory a – Pine needles, rosemary earthy, piney rosemary, parsley, dill, and basil – Apple Fritter
– Bronchodialator b – herbal, dill, basil sharp herbs – Banana Pancakes
– Neuroprotective properties – Sherb Cream Pie
– Can reduce tumors – Big Smooth
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Camphene
Camphene is a minor terpene in cannabis (meaning it is less abundant than other terpenes like Pinene or Myrcene) that also has earthy and evergreen aromas. Historically used for light lamps and perfumes in the Civil War era, today it is commonly used for topical analgestics.
Health Benefits: Aromas: Taste / Flavor: Common Plants Found In: Strains:
– Anti-inflammatory Earthy, woodsy, herbal rosemary, nutmeg, rosemary, holy basil – OG Kush
– Reduceds Triglyrcerides and chlorestrol –
– Ant-Cancer –
– Anti-fungal –
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Myrcene
Myrcene is abundant in many cannabis strains along with other natural plants. It is well known for its sedative and calming effects on the bodies ECS (Endocannibinoid system.) Myrcene gets the name from the Mycia sphaerocarpa, a medicinal shrub native to Brazil used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, and hypertension.
Health Benefits: Aromas: Taste / Flavor: Common Plants Found In:. Strains:
– Anti-inflammatory Fresh Hops, Earthy Hops, mango, bay leaves mangoes, basil, bay leaves – Banana Pancakes
– Anti-aging – Super Boof
– Ant-Tumor –
– Sleep Aid –
– Muscle Relaxer
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Limonene
Limonene is a common terpene found in many cannabis strains along with other natural plants. It is well known for its energizing and therapeutic effects on the bodies ECS (Endocannibinoid system.)
Health Benefits: Aromas: Taste / Flavor: Common Plants Found In: Strains:
– Anti-Cancer Citrus, Lemon lemon, oranges, grapefruit, lime lemons, oranges, limes – Apple Fritter
– Antioxidant – Bnana Pancakes
– Stress Reduction – Sherb Cream Pie
– Weight Loss – Super Boof
– Cholestrol Reduction
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Ocimene
Ocimene is a common terpene found in the world. “Ocimene,” derived from the Greek term “Ocimum” means basil. The main aroma Ocimene puts off is an herbal, earthy, and somewhat fruity scent
Health Benefits: Aromas: Taste / Flavor: Common Plants Found In: Strains:
– Antiviral Citrus, Lemon Pepper, kumquats Basil, Bay Laurel, mangos. – Apple Fritter
– Antioxidant – Sherb Cream Pie
– Antifungal –
– Anti-Inflammatory –
– Anti-Siezure
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Linalool
Linalool, one of the terpenes that has the most calming effects. If you are familiar with lavender then you know the scent of linalool. This ancient terpene has been used mostly as a plant based sedative dating way back in the beginnings of time. It is also found naturally in cannabis, jasmine, thyme, rosewood. Linalool also has antimicrobial properties that protect the plant against diseases, which also effects humans in the same manner.
Health Benefits: Aromas: Taste / Flavor: Common Plants Found In: Strains:
– Rest / Relaxation Lavendar, rosewood lavendar, cinnamnin fungi, and 200+ plant species – Apple Fritter
– Anxiety / Depression – Sherb Cream Pie
– Pain Relief – Super Boof
– Stress Relief –
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Humulene
Humulene, another common terpene found in cannabis and is also responsible for the “hoppy” taste in beer. As for beer, the terpene Humulene can provide taste, but with cannabis it can provide many therapeutic benfits.
Health Benefits: Aromas: Taste / Flavor: Common Plants Found In: Strains:
– Anti-inflammatory Hopps, herbs, spices hopps Pine trees, sunflower, tobacco – Apple Fritter
– Antibacterial – Banana Pancakes
– Anti-Cancer – Sherb Cream Pie
– Wound Healing –
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b - Caryophyllene
Caryophyllene is a unique terpene that is beneficial to the human body’s ECS (Endocannibinoid system) resulting in many therapeutic advantages. By binding to the CB2 receptors, caryophyllene can acts as a dietary terpene as well. There has also been studies showing positive impact on managing oxidative stress throughout the body, which ultimately slows aging.
Health Benefits: Aromas: Taste / Flavor: Common Plants Found In: Strains:
– Anti-inflammatory pepper, spice, sweet peppery, spicy lemon, oregano, eucalyptus – Apple Fritter
– Improves sleep – Banana Pancakes
– Anti-Cancer – Sherb Cream Pie
– Pain Relief – Super Boof
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