Terpenes A Closer Look At Caryophyllene

Terpenes A Closer Look At Caryophyllene

Terpenes A Closer Look At Caryophyllene is part of the discussion of the role terpenes play in cannabis.

Caryophyllene is the terpene found in black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, hops, basil, rosemary, oregano, ylang-ylang and some types of cannabis.

The aroma is spicy, woody and peppery.

One Of TheTop 5 Terpenes

Considered one of the Top 5 terpenes, it is found in many cannabis cultivars.

It is unique as it is the only terpene to also act like a cannabinoid because of the ability to directly activate cannabinoid receptors. To learn more we went into detail about Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System in an earlier article.

Medicinal Benefits of Caryophyllene 

The medicinal benefits of caryophyllene are vast. It is one of the best terpenes for those who experience stress, anxiety and depression. For those who suffer from anxiety going with a cannabis with caryophyllene is the best option for consumption. It has a calming affect and will not create more anxiety, like some terpenes can.

Also something to note is if you want to consume cannabis by smoking but in the past it has given you some anxiety now you are timid about trying it again, select a cannabis with higher amounts of caryophyllene, chances are you will have a much better experience.

It has been found to be a pain reliver and is an anti-inflammatory.

Like many terpenes it is an anti-fungal, anti- bacterial and an antiseptic.

Caryophyllene has been found to be beneficial in the treatment for those recovering from alcohol addiction.

Did you know? Caryophyllene is an ingredient in Rub A535 used to relive muscle tension. 

Vaporizing Caryophyllene

As discussed in the Cannabis Consumption Methods post we discuss vaporizing. It is the method of smoking dried flower in a dried flower vaporizer. You can set the temperature to the perfect setting to get the most of the terpenes in your cannabis.

Vaporize Caryophyllene at 266F.

Cannabis That Contains Caryophyllene

  • GCS  – formerly Girl Scout Cookies
  • Bubba Kush
  • Super Silver Haze
  • Rockstar
  • Skywalker
  • Sour Diesel
  • Cookies & Cream
  • Gelato
  • Master Kush
  • OG Kush
  • Subway Scientist
  • Sensi Star
  • Violator Kush

Quick Summary

  •  vaporize @ 266F
  • found in: pepper, cloves, cinnamon, hops, basil, rosemary, oregano, ylang-ylang, cannabis
  • aroma: spicy & peppery
  • anti-inflammatory
  • anti cancer
  • antibacterial
  • antifungal
  • antiseptic
  • relaxing
  • has sedative properties
  • good for depression
  • arthritis
  • seizures
  • insomnia
  • analgesic

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