Humulene

Humulene is an important terpene to know because its present in all cannabis strains as part of the plant’s natural defenses. While its presence isn’t dominant in any cultivars, in fact its one of the lowest, but breeders are working on ways to increase its content because of its well documented cancer fighting properties. It…

Terpinolene

Terpinolene is responsible for that bright piney smell that accompanies well known strains such as Trainwreck and Jack Herer. Research notes its antibiotic, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer properties as well as its ability to be a sedative. This terpene is the one that made me truly study the individual reactions a person has to specific strains….

Ocimene

This terpene is my favorite Sunflower line (produced by Abatin) and is another important note in the flowers I choose to deal with my anxiety and depression. As soon as you smell this floral sweet aroma you are immediately relaxed and happy. Ocimene is rarely the most dominant terpene in commonly found cultivars, but its presence…