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Terpenes

CANNABIS TERPENES

TERPENES PLAY A KEY ROLE IN DIFFERENTIATING THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS STRAINS. SOME TERPENES MIGHT PROMOTE RELAXATION AND STRESS RELIEF, WHILE OTHERS POTENTIALLY PROMOTE FOCUS AND ACUITY.

Caryophyllene

Cedrene

Farnesene

Humulene

Limonene

Linalool

Myrcene

Nerolidol

Ocimene

Pinene

Terpineol

Terpinolene

Caryophyllene

Caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene found in cannabis, black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. Standing out from other terpenes because it can directly interact with the body's endocannabinoid system.

Effects & benefits

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

PAIN RELIEF

ANXIETY SUPPORT

GUT HEALTH SUPPORT

NEUROPROTECTIVE

growing medium

SPICY

PEPPERY

CLOVE-LIKE

WOODY

EARTHY/MUSKY

Effects & benefits

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

PAIN RELIEF

ANXIETY SUPPORT

GUT HEALTH SUPPORT

NEUROPROTECTIVE

growing medium

SPICY

PEPPERY

CLOVE-LIKE

WOODY

EARTHY/MUSKY

chemical info

C15H24

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 265°C

Boiling Point (509°F)

Temperature

Cedrene

Cedrene contributes to the deep, earthy, woody aroma of some strains and offers unique anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.

Effects & benefits

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

ANTIBACTERIAL

RELAXATION

GROUNDING

INSECT REPELLANT

growing medium

WOODY

EARTHY

BALSAMIC

SLIGHTLY SWEET

DEEP/SMOKY

Effects & benefits

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

ANTIBACTERIAL

RELAXATION

GROUNDING

INSECT REPELLANT

growing medium

WOODY

EARTHY

BALSAMIC

SLIGHTLY SWEET

DEEP/SMOKY

chemical info

C15H24

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 262-275°C

Boiling Point (504-527°F)

Temperature

Farnesene

Refers to a group of sesquiterpenes (heavier, more complex terpenes than monoterpenes) found in cannabis, green apples, sandalwood, and turmeric.

Effects & benefits

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

MUSCLE RELAXANT

POSSIBLE ANTI-CANCER

SOOTHING

CALMING

growing medium

GREEN APPLE

PEAR

WOODY

SWEET

HERBAL & SPICY

Effects & benefits

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

MUSCLE RELAXANT

POSSIBLE ANTI-CANCER

SOOTHING

CALMING

growing medium

GREEN APPLE

PEAR

WOODY

SWEET

HERBAL & SPICY

chemical info

C15H24

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 195°C

Boiling Point (383°F)

Temperature

Humulene

Best known for its distinct, hoppy aroma, and plays a powerful role in anti-inflammatory and appetite-suppressant effects.

Effects & benefits

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

APPETITE SUPPRESSANT

PAIN RELIEF

ANTI-BACTERIAL

ANTI-FUNGAL

growing medium

EARTHY

WOODY

SPICY

HERBAL

Effects & benefits

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

APPETITE SUPPRESSANT

PAIN RELIEF

ANTI-BACTERIAL

ANTI-FUNGAL

growing medium

EARTHY

WOODY

SPICY

HERBAL

chemical info

C15H24

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 198°C

Boiling Point (388°F)

Temperature

Limonene

Found abundantly in citrus fruit peels, and is one of the most recognisable scents. Contributes to uplifting, mood-enhancing effects and is widely used in cleaning products, perfumes, and natural medicine due to its powerful therapeutic properties.

Effects & benefits

MOOD ENHANCEMENT

ANTI-ANXIETY

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT

ANTIFUNGAL

growing medium

CITRUS

SWEET

BRIGHT

ZESTY

SHARP/TANGY

Effects & benefits

MOOD ENHANCEMENT

ANTI-ANXIETY

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT

ANTIFUNGAL

growing medium

CITRUS

SWEET

BRIGHT

ZESTY

SHARP/TANGY

chemical info

C10H18

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 176°C

Boiling Point (349°F)

Temperature

Linalool

Linalool is best known for its soothing floral aroma due to its powerful calming and anti-inflammatory effects. Linalool contributes to stress relief, sleep support, and relaxation often associated with indica-dominant strains.

Effects & benefits

ANXIETY RELIEF

SLEEP SUPPORT

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

NEUROPROTECTIVE

ANTIBACTERIAL

growing medium

FLORAL

LAVENDER

SWEET

SLIGHTLY SPICY

LIGHT CITRUS

Effects & benefits

ANXIETY RELIEF

SLEEP SUPPORT

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

NEUROPROTECTIVE

ANTIBACTERIAL

growing medium

FLORAL

LAVENDER

SWEET

SLIGHTLY SPICY

LIGHT CITRUS

chemical info

C10H18

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 198°C

Boiling Point (388°F)

Temperature

Myrcene

Myrcene is a aromatic compound found in cannabis, hops, lemongrass, mangoes, and thyme. In many cannabis strains, it is the dominant terpene.

Effects & benefits

SEDATIVE

RELAXING

PAIN RELIEF

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

ANTIOXIDANT

growing medium

EARTHY, MUSKY

CLOVE-LIKE

HERBAL/ BALSAMIC

SLIGHTLY FRUITY

Effects & benefits

SEDATIVE

RELAXING

PAIN RELIEF

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

ANTIOXIDANT

growing medium

EARTHY, MUSKY

CLOVE-LIKE

HERBAL/ BALSAMIC

SLIGHTLY FRUITY

chemical info

C10H18

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 166°C

Boiling Point (330°F)

Temperature

Nerolidol

Known for its mild, woody, floral scent, it's often used in cosmetics and aromatherapy due to its calming properties and ability to enhance skin absorption.

Effects & benefits

SEDATIVE & CALMING

ANTIFUNGAL

ANTI-PARASITIC

SKIN PENETRATION ENHANCER

growing medium

WOODY

FLORAL

GREEN TEA

FRUITY (APPLE/ CITRUS PEEL)

Effects & benefits

SEDATIVE & CALMING

ANTIFUNGAL

ANTI-PARASITIC

SKIN PENETRATION ENHANCER

growing medium

WOODY

FLORAL

GREEN TEA

FRUITY (APPLE/ CITRUS PEEL)

chemical info

C15H26

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 276°C

Boiling Point (529°F)

Temperature

Ocimene

Known for its sweet, herbaceous, and floral aroma, it often plays a background role in a strain's terpene profile but delivers distinct energising and antimicrobial benefits.

Effects & benefits

ANTIVIRAL/ANTIFUNGAL

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

DECONGESTANT

MOOD-LIFTING

INSECT-REPELLING

growing medium

SWEET

FLORAL

HERBAL

CITRUSY

TROPICAL/WOODY

Effects & benefits

ANTIVIRAL/ANTIFUNGAL

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

DECONGESTANT

MOOD-LIFTING

INSECT-REPELLING

growing medium

SWEET

FLORAL

HERBAL

CITRUSY

TROPICAL/WOODY

chemical info

C10H18

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 100-130°C

Boiling Point (212-266°F)

Temperature

Pinene

Known for its sharp, refreshing pine scent. It exists in two main forms: α-Pinene (alpha) is the most common in cannabis. β-Pinene (beta) is slightly spicier and woodier.

Effects & benefits

ALERTNESS

MEMORY SUPPORT

BRONCHODILATOR

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

ANXIETY SUPPORT

growing medium

PINE

FRESH FOREST

HERBAL

EARTHY

ROSEMARY

Effects & benefits

ALERTNESS

MEMORY SUPPORT

BRONCHODILATOR

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

ANXIETY SUPPORT

growing medium

PINE

FRESH FOREST

HERBAL

EARTHY

ROSEMARY

chemical info

C10H18

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~156°C

Boiling Point (312°F)

Temperature

Terpineol

Known for its floral, lilac-like aroma, Terpineol is widely used in cosmetics, perfumes, and essential oils for its pleasant scent and calming effects.

Effects & benefits

SEDATIVE

RELAXING

ANTIOXIDANT

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

IMMUNE SUPPORT

growing medium

LILAC

FLORAL

LIME BLOSSOM

PEACH-LIKE

LIGHT PINE

Effects & benefits

SEDATIVE

RELAXING

ANTIOXIDANT

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

IMMUNE SUPPORT

growing medium

LILAC

FLORAL

LIME BLOSSOM

PEACH-LIKE

LIGHT PINE

chemical info

C10H18

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 219°C

Boiling Point (426°F)

Temperature

Terpinolene

Terpinolene gives certain strains their fresh, uplifting scent. Terpinolene tends to be found in smaller amounts yet it significantly influences the aromatic profile of many sativa-leaning strains.

Effects & benefits

UPLIFTING

ENERGISING

ANTIOXIDANT

MILD SEDATIVE

ANTIBACTERIAL

growing medium

SWEET

CITRUSY

HERBAL

PINEY

FLORAL

Effects & benefits

UPLIFTING

ENERGISING

ANTIOXIDANT

MILD SEDATIVE

ANTIBACTERIAL

growing medium

SWEET

CITRUSY

HERBAL

PINEY

FLORAL

chemical info

C10H18

Molecular Formula

Chemicals

~ 186°C

Boiling Point (367°F)

Temperature