TERPENE: Ocimene \ ˈäsəˌmēn \ monoterpene

Ocimene is a natural insecticide for plants. Some users find that cultivars (strains) high in ocimene can make them cough more, which links to its possible decongestant properties.

FOUND IN: Mint, parsley and orchids

AROMA/FLAVOR: Sweet, citrus, earthly

BENEFITS: Studies are showing antiviral, anti-fungal, antiseptic, decongestant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory benefits.

Supportive for: (possible supports being studied)

• Respiratory disease
• Bacterial and fungal infection
• Inflammatory disease

CULTIVARS (strains):

• Strawberry Cough: energetic, happy, euphoric, relaxed, uplifted
• OG Kush: relaxed, happy, euphoric, uplifted, hungry
• Lemon Sour Diesel: happy, uplifted, euphoric, energetic

Sources:

Merriam Webster

Weed Maps

PubChem

Photos by Shahzin Shajid and Doug Kelley on Unsplash

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