Terpenes

Question 1

Myrcene (mur-scene)

Answer 1

Smells like Earthy/musky notes/cloves

Most typical terpene found in cannabis.

Reduces inflammation and used for chronic pain.

Usually found in Indicas for sedative effect.

Question 2

Limonene (lemon-ene)

Answer 2

Smells like citrus.

Therapeutic purposes, known to improve mood and reduce stress.

Anti-fungal/Anti-bacterial.

One research shows to reduce tumor sizes.

Question 3

Linalool (Lin-nah-lol)

Answer 3

Smells like spicy/floral.

Great sedative/relaxer.

Recommended for arthritis, depression, seizures, insomnia, and cancer.

Question 4

Caryophyllene (carry-oh-fi-lean)

Answer 4

Smells like spicy/peppery

Only terpene that binds to CB2 receptors.

Anti-Inflammatory/appetite suppressant/

Combined with Humulene can inhibit tumor growth.

Alcoholism rehabilitation

Question 5

Alpha-pinene & Beta-pinene

Answer 5

Smells like pine

Anti-Inflammatory/ Helps with Asthma,respiratory issues.

Notable uses: Crohn’s Disease

Question 6

Alpha-bisabolol OR Levomenol

Answer 6

Smells like floral,Chamomile

Bacterial infections/ anti-irritation/ analgesic

Topical uses mostly

Question 7

Eucalyptol OR Cineole

Answer 7

Smells like minty/cooling

Pain relief/anti-bacterial and fungal

Shown to help with Alzheimer’s