Common Terpenes

Here are the 10 most common cannabis terpenes:

• Limonene Aroma – Woody, earthy, spicy. Very common, aids in the absorption of other terpenes through the skin.

• Pinene Aroma – Pine smell, woody. Similar, to the smell associated with pine forests.

• Myrcene Aroma – Musky, spicy, citrusy. The most prevalent terpene and often dictates the type of interaction and effect.

• Linalool Aroma – Floral, sugar, citrus. Sedative properties.

• Delta-3-Carene  Aroma – citrusy, sweet. Considered to contribute to the dry mouth feeling when consuming cannabis.

• Eucalyptol Aroma – eucalyptus, menthol. Can be applied topically and been shown to have anti-fungal properties.

• Beta-Caryophyllene Aroma – Peppery, woody, spicy. Interacts directly with bodies endocannabinoid system.

• Humulene  Aroma – Woody. Found in hops, basil and cloves.

• Borneol Aroma – herbal, woody, balsam like. Chinese doctors have employed it for millennia in acupuncture.

• Terpineol  Aroma – smoky, pine. Used in many beauty products to create nice smells.