Terpenes A Closer Look At Terpineol is part of the discussion on the role terpenes play in cannabis.
Terpineol is a terpene found in lime blossoms, eucalyptus sap, chamomile, St. John’s wort, tea tree oil, lemon, mandarin orange, basil, oregano, geranium, parsley, thyme, cloves. anise, gingers, laurel, lilacs, pine trees and some strains of cannabis.
The aroma is floral, piney and smoky.
Benefits of Terpineol
By no means a new discovery, Terpineol has been used in European medicine for centuries as a natural remedy to treat cold and flu. Found in many essential oils you have experienced terpineol in many forms.
As an analgesic it has the potential to provide pain relief to conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
With strong antimicrobial and antibiotic properties make it as natural fighter against bacteria.
During research into the terpene, it was discovered that much like the terpene Guaiol, it inhibited cancer cell growth and did show that it may encourage apoptosis.
Like many of the terpenes we have discussed, this terpene also acts as an anti-inflammatory.
It has calming calming and relaxing effects, which is responsible for those same effects when enjoying chamomile tea.
Other Places You Find Terpineol
Terpineol is found in more than 150 plants and is a commonly used scent in the fragrance industry.
It is found in perfumes, soaps, lotions and cosmetics as well as other skin care products because of its enticing aroma.
The commonality of Terpineol being present in many plants also means it is also widely used as a flavouring agent in my parts of the food industry. From chewing gum to beverages, it is found in many foods and drink we consume.
Vaporizing Terpineol
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 the most of the terpenes in your cannabis.
Vaporize Terpineol @424F
Cannabis That Contains Terpineol
- Fire OG
- Blue Dream
- Skywalker OG
- White Widow
- Jack Herer
- OG Kush
- GSC(formerly Girl Scout Cookies)
- Purple Gas
- Jack Flash
- Harlequin
- Durban Poison
- Mojito CBD
- Northern Lights NXL CBD
Quick Summary
- vaporize Terpineol @ 428F
- found in lime blossoms, eucalyptus say, lilacs, pine trees, chamomile, St. John’s wort, basil, oregano, geranium, parsley, thyme, tea tree oil, lemon, mandarins, cloves, anise, ginger, laurel, cannabis
- aroma is floral, piney, smoky
- anti-inflammatory
- antibiotic
- anti-anxiety
- anti-tumor
- antimalarial
- antioxidant
- analgesic
- sedative
- promotes relaxation
- gastroprotective
- anti-seizure
- neurogenerative
- combats insomnia
