Terpene Tuesday: Valencene
Posted by Dionne Heyliger, BSN, RN on 27th Jul 2021
TERPENE: Valencene (vah-len-seen)
FOUND IN: Grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, nectarines, mangoes, Chinese bayberry, and Valencia oranges.
AROMA/FLAVOR: Sweet, citrus, herb, wood
EFFECTS:
- Euphoria/mood elevation
- Aids with alertness
- Promotes cognitive functions
BENEFITS:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-allergic
- Bronchodilator
- Skin protectant
- Insect repellant
- Energy booster
SUPPORTIVE FOR:
- Pain
- Nausea
- Sun exposure
- Asthma
- Enhances chemotherapy treatments
CULTIVARS:
- Mother of Dragons (Hybrid - 50% Sativa /50% Indica)
- Aliens on Moonshine (Indica Dominant Hybrid - 80% Indica / 20% Sativa)
- Rainbow (Indica Dominant Hybrid - 80% Indica / 20% Sativa)
- Where’s My Bike (Sativa Dominant Hybrid - 90% Sativa / 10% Indica)
- Agent Orange (Sativa Dominant Hybrid - 75% Sativa / 25% Indica)
- Tangie (Hybrid - 50% Sativa /50% Indica)
- Sour Diesel (Sativa Dominant Hybrid - 90% Sativa / 10% Indica)
SOURCES:
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