I know that this can sound weird because
we’re talking about cannabis, but if the strain
is rich in alpha and beta pinene, it can actually
help with asthma.
Pinene also helps patients with arthritis,
Crohn’s disease, and cancer.
Alpha-bisabolol
Alpha-bisabolol (also known as levomenol
and bisabolol) has a pleasant floral aroma and
can also be found in chamomile flower and
candeia tree.
This terpene found its use primarily in the
cosmetics industry, but lately, it has caught
the attention of researchers since it showed
medical benefits, especially in cannabis.
Alpha-bisabolol proved to be effective in
treating bacterial infections and wounds and
is a great antioxidant with anti-irritation and
analgesic properties.
Eucalyptol
Also known as cineole, eucalyptol is the
primary terpene of the eucalyptus tree.
It has recognisable minty and cool tones in its
smell but most cannabis strains do not contain
large amounts of it.
It usually makes up around 0.06% of strains
complete terpene profile.
This terpene has been used in cosmetics as
well as medicine.
When it comes to its medical value,
eucalyptol relieves pain but also slows the
growth of bacteria and fungus.
Although it is still in the early stages of
research, this terpene has shown some
promising effects on Alzheimer’s as well.
Trans-nerolidol
This one is a secondary terpene found mostly
in flowers like jasmine, lemongrass, and tea
tree oil. The smell of trans-nerolidol reminds
of a mixture of rose, citrus, and apples and can
be described in general as woody, citrus and
floral.
Trans-nerolidol is best known for its
antiparasitic,
antioxidant,
antifungal,
anticancer and antimicrobial properties.
Humulene
Humulene was the first terpene found in hops.
Its aroma contains earthy, woody and spicy
notes.
Besides cannabis, it can be also found in
clove, sage, and black pepper.
It has a variety of medical properties.
Early research has shown humulene to be
anti-proliferative, meaning it prevents cancer
cells from growing.
Also, it proved to be effective in suppressing
appetite, making it a potential weight loss
tool.
Furthermore, like many other terpenes
mentioned
above,
it
also
reduces
inflammation, relieves pain and fights
bacterial infections.
Delta 3 Carene
This terpene is found in a number of plants
like rosemary, basil, bell peppers, cedar, and
pine. Its aroma is sweet and resembles the
smell of cypress tree.
When it comes to the medical side of Carene,
it seems to be most beneficial in healing
broken bones. That gives hope to patients
suffering from osteoporosis, arthritis and even
fibromyalgia.
What is also interesting about this terpene is
that it stimulates our memory and helps
memory retention.
This is a major point in finding a cure for
Alzheimer’s disease.