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What are Terpenes?

Terpenes are organic compounds that help define the smell, taste and potential effects of medical marijuana.

They also naturally occur in many of your favorite plants, flowers, fruits, herbs and spices!

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Caryophyllene

Potential Benefits:​ Pain Relief, Sleep Aid, Antibacterial, Antioxidant

Taste/Aroma: Black Pepper, Clove, Cinnamon

Cinnamon
Clove
Black Pepper

Myrcene

Potential Benefits:​ Pain Relief, Sleep Aid, Calming, Appetite Stimulant

Taste/Aroma: Lemongrass, Mango, Thyme

Mango
Lemon Grass
Thyme

Pinene

Potential Benefits:​ Anti Inflammatory, Short Term Memory Aid, Enhanced Alertness, Bronchodilator

Taste/Aroma: Pine, Rosemary, Basil, Sage

Basil
Pine
Rosemary

Limonene

Potential Benefits:​ Mood Elevation, Enhanced Focus, Antibacterial, Antioxidant

Taste/Aroma: Lemon, Juniper, Orange

Lemon
Orange
Juniper

Terpinolene

Nutmeg
Lilac
Cumin

Potential Benefits:​ Mood Elevation, Antibacterial, Antioxidant

Taste/Aroma: Nutmeg, Lilac, Cumin, Apple

Linalool

Birchwood
Lavender
Jasmine

Potential Benefits:​ Relaxation, Antimicrobial, Anti-Epileptic, Anxiety Relief

Taste/Aroma: Jasmine, Lavender, Birchwood

Humulene

Potential Benefits:​ Pain Relief, Sleep Aid, Antibacterial, Antioxidant

Taste/Aroma: Hops, Wood, Coriander, Sage

Coriander
Hops
Sage

Ocimene

Potential Benefits:​ Anti-Inflammatory, Antiviral, Antiseptic

Taste/Aroma: Mint, Orchids, Parsley, Mango

Orchid
Mint
Parsley
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