Terpene Tuesday: Terpinolene
Posted by Susan Lyn Kupiec on 2nd Mar 2021
TERPENE: Terpinolene \ tərˈpinᵊl ēn \ monoterpene
FOUND IN: Apples, lilacs, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, conifers, cumin, and tea tree oil
AROMA/FLAVOR: Smoky, woody aroma; floral, fruity flavor
EFFECTS: Increased drowsiness, reduced anxiety, calming to the mind and body
BENEFITS:
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Sedative
- Antiproliferative
Supportive for:
- Anxiety
- Cancer - said to aid in reducing the growth of cancer cells
- Insomnia
- Fungal conditions in the body (ie.toenail fungus)
- Bacillus subtilis - inhibits growth
STRAINS:
- Jack Herer - blissful, creative, clear-headed (sativa)
- Super Lemon Haze - energetic, happy, uplifted (sativa)
- Pineapple Express - energetic, happy, euphoric (hybrid)
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Photos by Annie Spratt and Nathan Hulsey on Unsplash
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