Terpenes in unique combinations are what gives plants their unique fragrance, taste, and appearance. Cannabis plants have a terpene profile which are the dominant terpenes in a specific strain. The terpene profile of a strain works with the total cannabinols content to produce the effects people associate with the high effect from different strains. All terpenes also boast unique combinations of therapeutic properties that are now being used for the treatment of physical disorders and mental disorders. There are various amounts of terpenes, but these are the most common terpenes found in cannabis plants.
What your terpene means
Bisabolol
Floral taste and aroma with anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, and anti-microbial properties. Commonly used for the treatment of cancer and skin lesions.
Caryophyllene
Spicy pepper taste and aroma with anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties. Commonly used for insomnia, relaxing muscle spasms, and pain relief.
Geraniol
Peachy rose taste and aroma with anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and neuroprotectant properties. Commonly used for cancer treatment and pain relief.
Linalool
Floral taste and aroma with anti-anxiety, ant-epileptic, anti-psychotic, and pain killing properties. Commonly used for depression, reducing convulsions, insomnia, and pain relief.
Phytol
Floral balsamic taste and aroma with anti-insomnia and immunosuppressant properties. Commonly used for reduce skin irritation, insomnia, and wound healing.
Valencene
Sweet citrus taste and aroma with anti-inflammatory, anti-melanogenesis, and antiallergic properties. Commonly used for improvements in memory and treatment of skin lesions.
Borneol
Minty taste and aroma with anti-inflammatory and antinaciceptive properties. Commonly used for eyesight improvement and pain relief.
Delta 3 Carene
Rosemary pine taste and aroma with anti-inflammatory and bone stimulant properties. Commonly used for memory improvement.
Humulene
Earthy taste and aroma with anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties. Commonly used for cancer treatment, treatment of infections, and appetite suppression.
Mycrene
Citrus clove taste and aroma with relaxing and sedating properties. Commonly used for inflammation, insomnia, reducing spasms, and reducing pain.
Terpinolene
Smoky wood taste and aroma with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-insomnia, and antiseptic properties. Commonly used for cancer treatment, insomnia, and heart disease treatment.
Camphene
Earthy taste and aroma with anti-oxidant properties. Commonly used to treat cardiovascular diseases.
Eucalyptol
Minty taste and aroma with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Commonly used for Alzheimer’s treatment and pain relief.
Limonene
Bitter citrus taste and aroma with anti-anxiety, anti-cancer, and digestion properties. Commonly used for liver detoxification, weight loss, and insomnia.
Pinene
Pine taste and aroma with anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. Commonly used for asthma, depression, improvements to memory, and increasing mental alertness.
Trans-nerolidol
Floral citrus taste and aroma with anti-cancer, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, and anti-parasitic properties. Commonly used for relaxation and treatment of skin lesions.