Do Terpenes Really Help Release Stress?

Many cannabis users have never heard of terpenes. They might be so occupied in thinking about which strain is best for them and which has a good smell and taste that they don’t think what gives cannabis that particular aroma and taste – it’s terpenes.

What Are Terpenes

Terpenes are organic compounds found in plants, trees, and essential oils. These compounds are responsible for the essence of a plant, and the medicinal properties found in plants and terpenes add color, taste, and scent to cannabis products as well. Over 100 unique terpenes are present in the cannabis plant, and each strain has a unique type of terpene with a different composition. Terpenes are also believed to be the reason why different strains have different effects.

Different Types of Terpenes And Their Effects

Myrcene

Myrcene is one of the most common terpenes found in cannabis plants. It has a tropical taste and is also found in hops, mango, lemongrass, and thyme. This compound is known to induce hunger, make you sleepy, pain relief, and reduce stress.

Myrcene also protects from DNA damage from toxins and can block the cancer-causing effects of aflatoxins that are produced by fungi.

Limonene

Limonene gives off a citrusy smell and is known to make people happy, lower stress levels, help you lose weight, act as an anti-depressant, and remove bacteria and fungus. It is also found in fruit rinds, cosmetics, and everyday cleaning products. Although there is no definite answer, studies have shown that Limonene has been effective in reducing the growth of breast cancer.

Not only just breast cancer, but it also proved to be effective in killing tumor cells of lung and brain cancer.

Linalool

Linalool has been used in aromatherapy for many years. The terpene has a spicy and lavender-like smell and is found in over 200 plants. It is actually one of the most common terpenes and is found in many products that we use daily, such as coriander, mint, and cinnamon. Linalool has been used in traditional medicine practices for its sedative and anti-epileptic properties.

It has also been used in studies to treat Alzheimer’s disease, and some studies show that it did prove to be effective in treating Alzheimer’s. Some studies suggest that this terpene may have pain-relieving effects.

Although there is ample research that shows terpenes can effectively deal with stress, there is yet to be a definitive answer from the health experts. If you ask people about their experiences with terpenes, they will tell you that they have found relief from anxiety, stress, pain, and other medical conditions. Golden Coast Terpenes is your number one option if your curiosity has peaked by now and you want to experience it yourself.

Golden Coast Terpenes has the best-tasting terps in Colorado. We only sell highly natural terpenes for cannabis to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience.