What are Hemp Terpenes? How do hemp terpenes affect my hemp crop? Which hemp terpenes are the best? We get a lot of requests to explain the various terpenes that help make up our world-class hemp varieties, so much so, that we decided to create this reference table to help you better understand what terpenes are in your hemp and how they may affect it’s overall taste, smell, quality and potential benefits. If you have any questions be sure to reach out to our team and we would be happy to help you
Visual Guide to Hemp Terpenes
Myrcene - The most common of all hemp terpenes
Aroma Musky, earthy, herbal, clove-like
Commonly Found In Mango, lemongrass, thyme, hops
Potential Effects Sedating, relaxing,
Potential Uses Antioxidant: also used to treat chronic pain, inflammation and insomnia
Caryophyllene - The only terpene that binds to Cannabinoid receptors
Aroma Spicy, Peppery, Woody
Commonly Found In Black Pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano, basil, and rosemary.
Potential Effects stress relief
Potential Uses Analgesic, Anxiolytic
Pinene
Aroma Piney
Commonly Found In Pine needles, rosemary, basil, parsley, dill
Potential Effects Alertness, Memory?!?!
Potential Uses Anti-inflammatory that could potentially improve respiratory function and asthma symptoms
Humulene
Aroma Hoppy, Woody, Earthy
Commonly Found In Hops, Sage, Cloves, Coriander
Potential Effects Suppresses appetite
Potential Uses Anti-inflammatory, Anti-infective
Bisabolol
Aroma Sweet, Floral
Commonly Found In Chamomile, candeia tree
Potential Effects Calming and Soothing
Potential Uses Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant
Limonene
Aroma Citrusy
Commonly Found In Citrus Rind, peppermint, juniper
Potential Effects Mood lifter, stress relief
Potential Uses Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal
Often used is cleaners that have that lemon fresh scent
Ocimene
Aroma Sweet, woody, herbacious
Commonly Found In Sweet basil, mint, orchids, parsley
Potential Effects Immune defense
Potential Uses Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral
Linalool
Aroma Spicy and Floral
Commonly Found In Lavender, Coriander, mint
Potential Effects sedation/relaxation, mood elevator
Potential UsesTreatment of anxiety, chronic pain, depression, inflammation, insomnia
Cymene
Aroma Herbal
Commonly Found In Thyme, anise, cilantro, cumin, oregano,
Potential Effects Potent anti-bacterial agent, wonderful aromatherapy
Potential Uses Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial
Guaiol
Aroma Woodsy, piney, rosy
Commonly Found In Guaiacum, cypress
Potential Effects used for centuries to treat a wide array of ailments from constipation to syphillis
Potential Uses Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-oxidant.
Guaiacum is the national tree of Jamaica, Yeah Mon