greennursevt
TERPENE: Alpha-pinene and Beta-pinene (al-fa pine-een, bay-tah pine-een)
FOUND IN: Pine trees,rosemary, parsley, dill, basil, frankincense, cypress, juniper berry, helichrysum, and some varieties of citrus.
- Most common terpene in the natural world.
- Alpha-pinene is slightly water-soluble. Beta-pinene is not.
- Alpha-pinene is also one of the Top 5 terpenes in cannabis, along with limonene, myrcene, beta caryophyllene, and terpinolene.
AROMA/FLAVOR: woody, green, piney
EFFECTS:
- Tingly, uplifting, soothing
BENEFITS:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Bronchodilator (opens airways)
- Antibiotic
- Antiviral
- Anti-anxiety
- Pain relief
- May help combat short-term memory impairment associated with THC
- Stops tumor growth and supplements chemotherapy treatments
Supportive for:
- Arthritis, Crohn’s, cancer, and Multiple Sclerosis.
Cultivars:
- Amnesia Haze (sativa – uplifting, energetic)
- Jack Herer (sativa-dominant – boosts focus, mood, and appetite)
- Blue Dream (sativa-dominant hybrid – light euphoria, creative energy, relaxing)
- OG Kush (hybrid – mood-enhancing, reduce stress)
- Kosher Tangie (indica-dominant hybrid – calming, mood-elevating)
- Remedy (high cbd – treats seizures, pain, autism, inflammation, and anxiety)
- Cotton Candy Kush (hybrid – euphoric, relaxing)
- God’s Gift (indica – dreamy, blissful)
- Big Smooth (indica-dominant hybrid – mood elevation, pain relief)
Sources:
Photo by Matt Hoffman on Unsplash