Terpenes
What are Terpenes?
Within the hemp plant, a series of ingredients exist naturally. Called Terpenes, these naturally occurring hydrocarbons make up the plant’s essential oils giving them unique flavours, scents and colours. For example, these aromatic compounds give herbs such as mint their distinctive flavour and smell.
Within the hemp plant, a series of ingredients exist naturally. Called Terpenes, these naturally occurring hydrocarbons make up the plant’s essential oils giving them unique flavours, scents and colours. For example, these aromatic compounds give herbs such as mint their distinctive flavour and smell.
Terpene Profiles
Mycrene
The Myrcene terpene develops a blend of sour citrus, hops and mango scents, fresh and clean this terpene is linked with anti-inflammatory, pain relief, muscle relaxant and sedative properties.
Limonene
As the name suggests the scent profile associated with Limonene is citrus fruits, specifically lemons, oranges, grapefruits and bergamot are all present in this terpene. The physiological effects can work to ease anxiety, nausea, depression and it’s reported that it can act on cancer cells.
Caryophyllene
Spicy, woody with a hint of cloves, Caryophyllene has real warming properties. Physiologically this terpene works as an anti-inflammatory as well as having anti-nausea and sedative properties.
Linalool
Linalool has strong floral scents such as lavender, sage and even citrusy hops. This complex scent profile is linked to pain relief, anti-anxiety, sedative properties and even can help as an anticonvulsant.
Pinene
A fresh, sharp pine forest is obvious to the nose on this terpene which is used to help focus the mind, retaining alertness and also can be used as an anti-inflammatory.
Pinene
Useful as a chest decongestant as well as a sedative and a memory enhancer, this minty cool and refreshing terpene will clear user’s minds.
Eucalyptol
Refreshing but spicy with woodsy and rosemary scents, this terpene is helpful in keeping people alert as well as being a memory enhancer. Additionally, it can be utilised as a sinus decongestant.
Nerolidol
Physiologically Nerolidol works to relax users, the anti-anxiety properties can sedate users. To the nose the scent profile presents flowery and woodsy notes.