Terpene can be added to vapes, food, and beverages in its purest form.
An essential oil, produced upon distilling an aromatic plant, contains several different forms of terpenes. Refining the oil further allows us to isolate a terpene for achieving its maximum potency.
Let’s talk about the characteristics and benefit of each of these:
A
Alpha Bisabolol
A prevalent terpene sourced from German Chamomilla and Myoporum Crassifolium is widely known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. For this reason, it’s readily added to topical healing agents and cosmetics.
Alpha Phellandrene
The Alpha Phellandrene terpene is sourced from black pepper, Ceylan cinnamon, dill, eucalyptus, fennel, mint, parsley, and pine. It’s widely known for its anti-depressive effects. In China, it is used as a medication for digestive disorders.
Alpha Pinene
Sourced from citrus, conifer trees, eucalyptus, rosemary, sage, siderites, and turpentine trees, this terpene is readily available for use as a bronchodilator, as it enhances the airflow in the lungs. It’s also reported to improve mood and memory.
B
Beta-Caryophyllene
This terpene is sourced from basil, black pepper, black caraway, Cananga odorata, Cinnamomum, cloves, copaiba oil, hops, lavender, rosemary, malabathrum, and west African peppers. It binds well with cannabinoid receptors to activate them. Oral administration of this terpene is known t reduce pain and inflammation.
C
Caryophyllene Oxide
The terpene is sourced from basil, black pepper, cloves, hops, and oregano. It binds with endocrine CB2 receptors to aid in therapeutic procedures.
E
Eucalyptol
Sourced from bay leaves, common sage, camphor laurel, eucalyptus, rosemary, mugwort, sweet basil, wormwood, and tea tree; this terpene is readily employed for its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. For this reason, it’s used as a cough suppressant and mouth wash.
G
Gamma Terpinene
Derived from bay laurel, cinnamon, celery, cloves, Japanese star anise, lemon balm, nutmeg and wormwood, the Gamma Terpinene inhibits cell growth in tumors. It’s also readily used in cosmetics due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Geraniol
This floral-scented terpene is sourced from citronella, lemongrass and rose. It’s said to be a natural insect repellent with powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
M
Myrcene
Myrcene has proven to be an effective pain reliever and muscle relaxant. It’s sourced from the bay tree, hops, houttuynia, mango, Myrcia, parsley, wild thyme, verbena and ylang-ylang.
P
Phytol
Phytol is sourced from a mixture of barley and green tea, making it a flavoring agent. Its antirich, analgesic properties are also said to help regulate glucose and cholesterol.
T
Terpineol
Terpineol is sourced from eucalyptus sap, lilac, lime blossoms and pine and hosts several potential benefits thanks to its antibiotic and antitumor properties.
Terpinolene
Filled with strains from allspice anise, angelica root, apples, basil, bay laurel, bergamot, blood orange, carrot root, cumin, lilac and tea tree; this terpene is the least common from the lot, but it’s useful in combating cancer and is helpful in terms of aiding insomnia.
V
Valencene
Sourced from grapefruit, Valencia oranges and other citrus fruits, this cannabis terpenes smell is calming and uplifting. It’s also a natural insect repellent.
You can shop for all these isolates via the link stated above, or you can head to Gold Coast Terpenes to buy natural terpenes for cannabis or terpene strain profiles in CO. We have some of the best tasting terpenes for sale in California as well. Order today and get free shipping across the United States over $100/