terpenes
Also known as isoprenoids,
Terpenes are the most diverse group of naturally occurring compounds.
They are most commonly found in plants and are a largest constituent of essential oils. Terpenes are responsible for the fragrance, flavour, and pigment of plants, and contribute to their medicinal properties. For plants, terpenes have many functions including protection from predators, pathogens, predators, and stress, acting as a thermoprotectant, signalling and communication about food, friends, and enemies, medicine, and pigmentation.
Cannabis is one of the most common sources of terpenes.
Unlike other botanical species,
each strain of cannabis has a unique terpene profile.
Terpenes and cannabinoids work together to develop a strain’s particular flavour and experience.
It is the unique balance and concentration of these compounds, and their interactions with one another, referred to as the entourage effect, that creates a cultivars prized effects.
flavour: sweet floral
properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, analgesic, anti-cancer
uses: commonly found in teas, and used in cosmetic products for its scent and skin healing properties
other sources: German chamomile
flavour: spicy, peppery, earthy, musky, citrus, floral
properties: antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory
uses: insomnia, anxiety, muscle tension, pain relief
other sources: black pepper, basil, oregano, cloves, cinnamon
strains: cookies family (Girl Scout Cookies), White Widow, OG Kush
flavour: eucalyptus, mint
properties: anti-microbial
uses: alzheimers, pain relief
flavour: earthy
properties: anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour
uses: cancer, infection, appetite suppression
flavour: citrus zest
properties: uplifting, anti-anxiety, anti-tumor, digestive, anti-microbial,
uses: mood elevation, stress relief
other sources: lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, rosemary, juniper, cardamom, peppermint
strains: super lemon haze, sour diesel
flavour: floral, fresh, slightly citrus
properties: anti-anxiety, anti-epileptic, anti-depressant
uses: depression, anxiety, insomnia, pain relief, relaxation
other sources: lavender, mint, sage, coriander, basil, citrus fruits, rosewood, birch bark
flavour: cloves, earthy yet fruity (mango), woody, fresh, herbal
properties: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sedating
uses: relaxation, insomnia, muscle spasms, pain relief
other sources: hops, lemongrass, thyme, mangos, cloves, bay leaves
flavour: pine, forest
properties: anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, bronchodilator
uses: asthma, bronchitis, memory, depression, mental alertness, pain relief
other sources: pine needles, orange peels, rosemary, dill, basil, parsley
strains: blue dream, cannatonic, harlequin
flavour: piney, floral, herbaceous, citrus
properties: anti-microbial, antioxidant
other sources: lilacs, nutmeg, cumin, rosemary, anise, parsnips, celery, carrots, juniper
strains: ghost train haze, jack herer
flavour: citrus, rose, apples
properties: anti-microbial, antioxidant
uses: insect repellant, pain relief, often used as a fragrance in perfumes, shampoos, cleansers, detergents, anxiety.
other sources: jasmine, tea tree, lemongrass
strains: sweet skunk, jack herer, skywalker og
flavour: sweet citrus
properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-allergic, bronchodilator
uses: insect repellant
other sources: orange, grapefruit, nectarine, mango, tangerine
strains: tangie, agent orange, sour diesel