Terpenes are the aromatic oils secreted from the trichome resin that offer their own therapeutic properties and can help modulate the intake of how cannabinoids interact in your body. Terpenes are also chemical compounds produced by various plants including cannabis, herbs, spices, and other plants.
Terpenes help define each strain’s unique flavor, fragrance & overall effect.
| Terpenes | Therapeutic effects + benefits, aroma, and where they can be found. |
| Myrcene | Found in mangos, lemongrass, and hops. Aroma is musky, herbal, earthy, and hoppy. Used as a sedative, analgesic, anti-stress, relaxation, antioxidant, modulates THC intake with CB1 receptor, anti-inflammatory. Also known for the couch-lock effect. |
| Linalool | Found in lavender. Aroma is floral. Used for relaxation, anxiety, antibacterial, anti-fungal, inhibits cancer cell growth, anti-acne, anti-epileptic |
| Terpineol | Found in lilacs, pine trees, lime blossoms, soaps and lotions (fragrance). Aroma is floral and fragrant. Used for relaxation, sedation, antibiotic, and anti-stress. |
| Humulene | Found in hops, ginseng, basil, and often Sativa plants. Aroma is hoppy, herbal, and earthy. Used for asthma, suppressing appetite, and analgesic. |
| Terpinolene | Found in oregano, lilacs, cumin, and apples. Aroma is flora and sweet. Used for relaxation, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-tumor. |
| Bisabolol | Found in chamomile, candela tree. Aroma is floral, herbal, and sweet. Used for calming, relaxation, sleep aid, and analgesic. |
| Caryophyllene | Found in pepper, cloves, and rosemary. Aroma is earthy, spicy, and pepper. Used for inflammation, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and easing anxiety. |
| Ocimene | Found in orchids, mint, and parsley. Aroma is sweet, herbal, and sweet. Used for congestion, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and antibacterial. |
| Pinene | Found in pine trees, rosemary, and basil. Aroma is piney, herbal, and crisp. Used for inflammation, mental clarity, anti-tumor, analgesic, eases asthma, and helps with memory retention. |
| Limonene | Found in citrus. Aroma is citrus, sour, and fresh. Used for anxiety, anti-depressant, antibacterial, mood elevator, reduces acid reflux, appetite suppressant, gastrointestinal issues, anti-tumor, and inhibits cancer cell growth. |
| Geraniol | Found in geraniums, tobacco, and lemon. Aroma is floral, fruity, and citrus. Used for anti-viral, and neuroprotectant. |
| Guaiol | Found in cypress pines. Aroma is pine, fresh, and woody. Used for antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-tumor. |