The subject of terpenes, and specifically those found in cannabis, has been a ‘hot topic’ as of late. Terpenes (pronounced tur-peens) are fragrant oils secreted by certain plants that often provide distinctive smells to them; for example, the strong scent of pine trees comes from their abundance of terpenes.

As you might have already guessed, terpenes are not unique to pine trees. In fact, they are extremely common in all sorts of plants and flowers! And cannabis is no exception. Though some sources estimate that there are upwards of 200 different types of terpenes produced by marijuana, the two most prevalent are limonene and myrcene.

Limonene is responsible for citrus-scented products like essential oils, and it also has the ability to dissolve gallstones! Yup…you read that correctly, people have actually dissolved their own gallstones naturally by ingesting limonene daily.

As if that weren’t enough proof of the medical power of limonene, it has also been found to be an extremely effective anti-fungal!

Myrcene, on the other hand, is responsible for giving marijuana that ‘green’ scent. It has also been found to have anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant effects! And it also has sedative qualities.

Next time you’re smoking or vaping some bud, take a moment to appreciate its fragrant terpenes!

Terpenes are an essential oil responsible for the distinctive scent of various plants, often providing distinctive smells to them. Limonene dissolves gallstones and has anti-fungal properties, while myrcene has sedative qualities and can reduce inflammation. The next time you’re smoking/vaping some bud, appreciate its fragrant terpenes!

Now let’s talk about myrcene. As the primary terpene of your favorite strain, it is well-known for its sedative properties and ability to relieve anxiety and stress. It can even reduce inflammation and ease stomach pain!

But there is more! Myrcene works synergistically with the other terpenes in cannabis to enhance their therapeutic effects. It enhances THC’s pain-relieving properties, making it much more effective for chronic pain patients. And it also makes the euphoria felt when consuming full-spectrum hemp oil, tinctures, or edibles even more intense.

Myrcene can be found in a variety of other plants, including bay leaves and eucalyptus! So the next time you’re cooking up some cannabis-infused chicken soup or beef stew, feel free to throw in a few extra bay leaves – your body will thank you for it!

In short, terpenes are a big deal. They can treat a large variety of conditions and alleviate many ailments, while making your experiences with plant medicine more enjoyable.

As if that weren’t enough proof of the medical power of myrcene, it also has antibacterial and antifungal properties!

Though these are just two examples, terpenes are an extraordinary group of compounds with even more potential to benefit human health. If you want to get started on your research about cannabis-based terpenes, check out WebMD.

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http://herb.co/2016/08/17/the-difference-between-thc-and-cbd-explained/?bt=1

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4851925/

http://www.greenbridgemed.com/blog/terpenes-in-marijuana/

https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/what-are-terpenes-and-why-do-they-matter

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