Terpene Tuesday: Terpinolene
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Terpene Tuesday: Terpinolene

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by Susan Lyn

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)

SOURCES:

NIH

WeedMaps

Leafly

Photos by Nathan Hulsey on Unsplash