TERPENE: Humulene \ ˈhyümyəˌlēn \ alpha-humulene or α-caryophyllene

FOUND IN: Humelene is found not only in cannabis, but in hops, basil, clove, black pepper, sage, and ginseng. It is a cannabis plant’s built in pest control, keeps animals away and keeps bacteria from forming on a mature flowering cannabis plant. Like Myrcene and Pinene, Humulene is a key element in the aromatic profile of cannabis.

AROMA/FLAVOR: Earthy, woodsy, spicy

BENEFITS:

• Analgesic (pain relieving)
• Antibacterial (slows bacterial growth)
• Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation)
• Anti-proliferative (suppresses cell growth)
• Anorectic (reduces appetite)

SUPPORTIVE FOR:

• Chronic pain
• Cancer
• Weight Loss
• Infection

CHEMOVARS:

• Girl Scout Cookie
• Sour Diesel
• White Widow

Sources:

• WeedMaps
• LabEffects

Photo Credit: Photo by Jan Piatkowski on Unsplash, Hops loaded with Humulene - ShareAlike 2.5 Generic

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