WHAT ARE TERPENES?
Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds which you can find in plants and certain animals. They're what distinguish the aromas, flavours, and even colours associated with various types of vegetation. In terms of cannabis, terpenes are what make different strains smell or taste different from others. Plants produce terpenes, largely as a defence mechanism to deter herbivorous predators, however; in humans terpenes are capable of producing effects on the mind & body.
Terpenes
Here are some favourite and popular terpenes we in the store frequently use or get asked about.
BISABOLOL
Flavour: Sweet, floral
Found in: Sage & Chamomile
Benefits:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antibacterial
Strain Ex's:
Pink Kush, ACDC, Harle-Tsu & OG Shark
BORNEOL
Flavour: Herbal, minty
Found in: Rosemary, Ginger, Camphor & Thyme
Benefits:
-Insect Repellent
-Improved digestion
-Better blood circulation
-Improve lung function related to bronchitis & asthma
-Reduced anxiety
-Assist in wound healing
-Antibacterial
-Antiseptic
Strain Ex's:
Haze's, K13
CAMPHENE
Flavour: Minty, Citrus & Spicy
Found in: Camphor, Pine, Fir, Cypress, Spruce, Citronella
Benefits:
-Antioxidant
-Lower cholesterol
-Help with eczema & psoriasis
Strain Ex's:
Ghost OG, Strawberry Banana, Medocino Purps, ACDC
CARENE
Flavour: Lemon & Cedar
Found in: Sage & Chamomile
Benefits:
-Helps runny nose
-Helps perspiration
-Helps menstration
Strain Ex's:
Super Lemon Haze, Super Silver Haze & Skunk #1
CARYOPHYLLENE
Flavour: Pepper, Spice
Found in: Hops, Cloves, Cinnamon, Rosemary & Black Pepper
Benefits:
-Immune support
-Anti-inflammatory
-Alleviate chronic pain
-Antioxidant
Strain Ex's:
GSC, Cookie n Cream, Bubba Kush, White Widow, Gelato, Master Kush, Chemdawg, The White, OG Kush
GERANIOL
Flavour: Foral & Citrus
Found in: Rose, Geranium, Citronella, Thyme
Benefits:
-Neuroprotective
-Antioxidant
-Antibacterial
-Anti-inflammatory
-Good for Chronic Pain
Strain Ex's:
Amnesia Haze, Afghani, Master Kush, Harlequin, Black Cherry Soda & Strawberry Diesel
GUAIOL
Flavour: Pine Woody
Found in: Guaiacum, Cypress, Pine, Wood & Roses
Benefits:
-Anti-bacterial
-Anti-fungal
-Insecticide
-Helps with coughs
-Relieves arthritic pain
Strain Ex's:
Ice Cream, Blueberry, White Widow, GG4, Sour Diesel & Chocolope
HUMULENE
Flavour: Woody, Earthy
Found in: Basil, Hops, Coriander, Cloves, Ginger, & Ginseng
Benefits:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Analgesic
-Appetite Suppressant
Strain Ex's:
Candyland, Death Star, Pink Kush, Original Glue, GSC, Super Sour Diesel & White Widow
LIMONENE
Flavour: Citrus
Found in: Lemon, Fruits Rinds, rosemary, Juniper & Peppermint
Benefits:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antistrss
-Antioxidant
Strain Ex's:
OG Kush, Sour Diesel, Super Lemon Haze, Durban Poison, Jack Herer
LINALOOL
Flavour: Lavender, Floral
Found in: Lavender, Lilacs, Birch & Sweet Basil
Benefits:
-Sedative
-Stress reliever
-Anti-inflammatory
-Anti-cancer
-Antioxidant
-Antimicrobial
Strain Ex's:
Do-si-dos, OG Kush, Amnesia Haze, Granddaddy Purple, Kosher Kush & Zkittlez
MYRCENE
Flavour: Cloves, Earthy, Herbal, Mango
Found in: Mangoes, Lemongrass & Thyme
Benefits:
-Aids digestion
-Ainti-inflammatory
-Anti-fungal
Strain Ex's:
OG Kush, Grape Ape, Granddaddy Purple, Tangie, Purple Urkle, Blue Dream, Harlequin
NEROLIDOL
Flavour: Rose
Found in:
Benefits:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Anti-cancer
-Anti-parasitic
-Antifungal
Strain Ex's:
Island Sweet Skunk, Jack Hererr Skywalker OG, White Fire, Shishkaberry
OCIMENE
Flavour: Sweet, Earthy, Citrus
Found in:
Benefits:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antibacetrial
-Antiseptic
-Anti-parasitic
Strain Ex's:
White Fire OG, Strawberry Diesel, Dutch Treat, Chocolope, Super Lemon Haze, Amnesia Haze
PHELLANDRENE
Flavour: Minty, Citrus
Found in:
Benefits:
Anti-fungal
-Antibacterial
-Anti-cancer
-Anti-inflammatory
Strain Ex's:
Trainwreck, Jack Frost, Ace of Spades, Jack Herer
PINENE
Flavour: Pine, Trees
Found in: Pine Needles, Rosemary, Dill, Basil & Parsley
Benefits:
-Relieves muscle pain
-Antioxidant
-Antibacterial
Strain Ex's:
Jack Herer, Strawberry Cough, Blue Dream & Dutch Treat
Terpinolene
Flavour: Piney, Floral, Citrus
Found in: Apples, Nutmeg, Tea Tree, Conifers, Cumin, Lilacs
Benefits:
-Energizing
-Reduce Anxiety
-Calm body & mind
Strain Ex's:
Jack Herer, Ghost Train Haze, Golden Goat, Golden Pineapple, Super Lemon Haze
VALENCENE
Flavour: Citrus, Sweet & Woodsy
Found in: Oranges & Grapefruits
Benefits:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Insecticide
-Anti-fungal
-Anti-allergic
-Skin protectant
Strain Ex's:
Tangie & Agent Orange