Terpenes A Closer Look at Myrcene is part of the discussion on terpenes and the role they play in cannabis.
Myrcene is a terpene found in hops, mangos, basil, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, lemongrass, verbena, ylang-ylang, and some types of cannabis.
The aroma is hoppy, spicy musky, and fruity.
Often people will comment that some kinds of cannabis smell almost moldy, that is the Myrcene you smell and is often mistaken for the smell of mold.
Myrcene The Primary Terpene in Cannabis
It has been discovered that it represents over 20% of the terpene profile in cannabis today.
maintains special significance for its medical potential and synergistic capabilities.
In Mexico, tea made from lemongrass (which is rich in myrcene) has long been utilized as a sleep-aid and muscle relaxant.
Medicinal Benefits
The dominate effect is the sedative nature of the terpene. The results are relaxation and calmness which is a great option for those who suffer from insomnia, anxiety as well as hyperactivity.
You may have heard of the term “couch locked” that is thanks to the Myrcene in the cannabis.
Myrcene’s potential health benefits include easing the symptoms of chronic pain and like many terpenes reduce inflammation.
Myrcene is also a proven anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory. Like limonene, the terpene has an effect on the permeability of cell membranes, meaning it acts as a regulator of other terpenes and cannabinoids, enhancing or buffering their effects. Because of this, it may increase not only the psychoactive but also the medicinal effects.
The terpene also exhibits antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal and antiseptic benefits, important in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections.
It can also suppress muscle spasms, showing promise in the treatment of neurological conditions such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s.
Vaporizing Myrcene
As discussed in the Cannabis Consumption Methods and Understanding Terpenes 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 most of the terpenes in your cannabis.
Vaporize Myrcene at 332F
Cannabis That Contains Myrcene
- Bubba Kush
- Grand Daddy Purple
- OG Kush
- Cherry Pie
- Blue Dream
- Harlequin
- Cannatonic
- Sensi Star
- White Widow
- Special Kush 1
- Skunk XL
- Hawaiian Punch
- Critical Mass
- Cherry Cookies
- Durban Poison
- Quantum Kush
- Grape Stomper
- Lost Coast OG
Quick Summary
- vaporize Myrcene @332F
- found in: hops, mangos, basil, thyme, bay leaves, lemongrass, cloves, verbena, ylang-ylang
- aroma: hoppy, spicy, musky, fruity
- antiseptic
- antibacterial
- antifungal
- antimicrobial
- antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- muscle relaxant
- anti-anxiety
- nausea relief
- appetite aid
- enhances transdermal absorption
- analgesic