TERPENES

Imagine that you are relaxing outside, completely surrounded by pine trees. take a deep breath in through your nose. Notice how you feel… fresh, awake, alert and focused.

You just recalled a terpene experience!

Terpenes are compounds found in essential oils. They provide flavor and aroma while showcasing an array of therapeutic benefits. When you recalled your experience in the pine trees, you remembered the terpene, pinene, found in conifers. Now, recall the scent of lavender on your bedsheets, on a summers eve. That is the terpene, linalool, relaxing you into sleep.

Nature provides us with over 20,000 different terpenes. Of these, there are over 100 different identified terpenes in the cannabis plant. Cannabis terpenes are no different than other terpenes found in nature.

Cannabis plants are identified by their unique chemical variation, or chemovar (strain). There are many compounds determining each chemovar, a major component being the terpene profile. Each chemovar offers a unique experience, effecting you differently.

As you have learned so far, pinene will awaken you and linalool will calm you. Below, I have listed the most common terpenes found in HOPE, and compiled information from studies and research, showing how each terpene may effect you in its own way.

**PINENE**

**Found in:**
cannabis, coniferous trees, rosemary, dill, basil, parsley
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
germicidal, disinfectant, bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antibiotic, antiseptic
increases energy, concentration, alertness and creativity, may aid in short term memory, could help treat asthma

**LIMONENE**

**Found in:**
cannabis, lemons, limes, oranges
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
anti-anxiety, antidepressant, anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral
elevates mood, promotes stress relief, weight loss, alertness and improved concentration, potentially inhibits cancer cell growth, may fight tumors, stimulates immune system, may treat gastric reflux and ulcers

**HUMULENE**

**Found in:**
cannabis, black pepper, ginger, hops, basil, sage, clove, ginseng
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
systemic anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antitumor, anticancer, anti-fungal, pharmacokinetic
appetite suppressant, may help terminate cancer cells, fights tumors, active against the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus

**MYRCENE**

**Found in:**
cannabis, hops, eucalyptus, mango, bay leaves and lemongrass.
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
analgesic, sedating, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-mutagenic, anti-carginogenic
promotes relaxation, may treat diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, hypertension and chronic pain, potentially treats cancer

**CARYOPHYLLENE**

**Found in:**
cannabis, clove, black pepper.
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antidepressant, antibacterial, antiseptic
energizing, may treat ulcers, cancer and alcoholism, reduces nerve pain, provides digestive protection

**LINALOOL**

**Found in:**
cannabis, lavender, citrus, mint, cinnamon, birch
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
analgesic, muscle relaxant, anti-epileptic, antimicrobial, antidepressant, antipsychotic, anticonvulsant, anti-anxiety
promotes relaxation, may reduce epileptic convulsions, potentially makes SSRI antidepressants more effective

**NEROLIDOL**

**Found in:**
cannabis, jasmine, tea tree, ginger, citronella, oranges, lemongrass
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
anti-parasitic, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, anti-leishmaniasis, anti-anxiety
sedative, sleep aid, may aid in the treatment of malaria, enhances topical absorption, makes bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics

**OCIMENE**

**Found in:**
cannabis, mint, parsley, pepper, basil, mangoes, orchids, kumquats
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
antiviral, anti-fungal, antiseptic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory
increases energy, uplifting, cough suppressant, decongestant, may aid in the treatment of SARS, may aid in the treatment of diabetes and hypertension

**GUAIOL**

**Found in:**
cannabis, guaiacum trees, mint, parsley, pepper, basil, mangoes, orchids, kumquats
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
antiviral, anti-fungal, antiseptic, decongestant, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic
diuretic, cough suppressant, lowers blood pressure, may treat arthritis, gout, constipation and syphilis, possible agent to inhibit cellular growth in non-small cell lung cancer

**TERPINOLENE**

**Found in:**
cannabis, nutmeg, tea tree, conifers, apples, cumin, lilacs
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
anticancer, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-fungal
sedating, calming, relaxing, may reduce the risk of heart disease, may inhibit the growth of cancer cells

**BISABOLOL**

**Found in:**
cannabis, chamomile
**Potential therapeutic benefits:**
analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, antimicrobial
Further research is being done to determine the therapeutic benefits of the terpene, bisabolol.

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