Terpene Tuesday: Limonene
Posted by Susan Lyn Kupiec on 23rd Feb 2021
TERPENE: Limonene \ ˈli-mə-ˌnēn \ monoterpene
Limonene has two types: d-limonene and a-limonene. This terpene is the third most common terpene in cannabis, and the second most common terpene in nature.
FOUND IN:
Rind of citrus fruit (lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit to name a few).
USED IN:
Food, perfume, essential oil and soap.
AROMA/FLAVOR:
Citrus
EFFECTS:
- Uplifted
- Happy
- Euphoric
BENEFITS:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Antianxiety
- Antidepressant
SUPPORTIVE FOR:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Pain
STRAINS:
- Sunset Sherbert - melts away stress, tension and a bad mood while giving you a carefree mindset and physical relaxation. (Hybrid) This is one of Nurse Susan’s favorites!
- Super Sour Diesel - high in THC giving off a strong cerebral high. (Sativa)
- Wedding Cake - calms the body promoting a relaxing euphoric mind. (Hybrid)
- Berry White - relaxation, euphoric moods that can lead to creativity and great conversation. (Indica)
SOURCES:
Photos by Ben Ashby and Myfanwy Owen on Unsplash
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