Terpenes are basically oils that you have in plants of all kinds, not just cannabis, and are responsible for a variety of different states and even scents. The thing about cannabis is that there are a lot of compounds, including over 140 different compounds that are considered terpenes. They bind to some of the receptors within the brain, offering different effects. They also might be responsible for the concentrations of both THC and CBD. There are so many possible benefits of the terpenes that are found within this. There are even studies from animals that discuss the importance of terpenes as well.
The primary Terpenes
The first are the primary terpenes, and these are some of the main terpenes that are within the plants. One of the most common is caryophyllene, which is a terne that’s spicy, peppery, and you can find this in cloves, black pepper, rosemary, basil, and also cannabis too. This is great for reducing anxiety, inflammation, fungi, and also is a natural antioxidant and antibiotic as well and does work as a fun little analgesic too. Another one that people like is geraniol, which you find in geraniums. This is one that’s got floral and rose scents to this. This is another analgesic, an anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant.
Humulene is another one that you find in cannabis, but also is in basil, cloves, and hops too. It’s very earthy, and woody, with spicy and herbal tastes to this. This is another antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and also works as a natural analgesic.Then there is limonene, which is one that’s a dominant terpene in cannabis, and it is very citrusy, almost like a lemon, and you also find this in rosemary, fruit peels, juniper, and peppermint. It actually helps to improve the absorption of the different terpenes. It’s great for blasting fungi in its tracks, quells the anxiety you have, helps improve depression, spasms, and also is a natural antibiotic and even an antibacterial as well.
There is also linalool, which is one that you find in spices and flowers, including birch, lavender, mint, and coriander. It’s got a very complex and almost delicate scent to it, and it’s one that’s used naturally as a sedative, so cannabis strains with this are going to put you to sleep. It also helps with depression, anxiety, even epilepsy, and is a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory as well.
Myrcene is one that’s tropical, has a musky scent to this, and it’s one that’s found in hops, mangoes, thyme, bay leaves, basil, and even lemongrass. It’s found in a lot of different strains and is considered a sedative. This is one that a lot of indica strains usually have a lot of this line.
Finally, we’ve got pinene, which is a compound that smells like pine needles, but also basil, rosemary, dill, and parsley. It’s one that’s also secreted quite a lot by the trichomes in cannabis and was originally developed to protect the plant from different predators, and it offers a ton of benefits that humans can take advantage of, including treating depression, a natural analgesic, good for anxiety, is an antibiotic, and an antioxidant. It also works as a great, natural sort of antifungal too.
All of these terpenes are great for stimulating the body and mind and are some of the best of the best out there for doing the job.
If you’re someone who wants to improve their life, then consider adding these terpenes to your routine, and work on incorporating them not just in your cannabis consumption, but in other plants that you like to consume.
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