Terpenes: 101
The Basics
Terpenes are compounds you may already be familiar with. These compounds are commonly found in a wide range of products, including perfumes, foods, body care, and pharmaceuticals. Even if you have never heard of terpenes, there is a good chance you use products that contain them every day.
Beginning in the 1960s, researchers began to note the medicinal efficacy of phytochemicals from plants such as cannabis. Among these chemicals are cannabinoids (the most famous examples are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), terpenes (such as limonene and pinene), and flavonoids.
As one of the most abundant compounds in nature, terpenes are produced by the resin glands of plants all over the world. Among plants, they are thought to have the primary purpose of repelling predators (insects and herbivores) and attracting pollinators.
Various plants and trees emit different scents and flavors due to these oily substances and compounds.
Terpenes like limonene, for instance, give citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges a lemony flavor. The smell of pine trees is attributed to pinene, another common terpene. Lavender's scent is attributed to linalool, which has soothing properties.
In addition to these terpenes, cannabis contains a large number of other terpenes in either significant or minor amounts. Cannabis plants like hemp may contain hundreds of different kinds of terpenes.
Our Premium CBD + Terpenes Blends are enhanced with additional terpenes to deliver even more potential health benefits and an overall sense of wellness.
THE PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF TERPENES
Additionally, CBD supplements like those from CHIL Hemp Goods include natural terpenes to enhance their smell, taste, and benefits.
Research on the bioactive properties of terpenes has revealed that some can provide health benefits to the body when absorbed. It's for this reason that aromatherapy works and terpenes in CBD supplements are effective.
Despite their different classification from cannabinoids, terpenes share several similarities with them, including a role in the endocannabinoid system. Similar to CBD and other cannabinoids, terpenes interact with endocannabinoids located in the brain and throughout the body.
Terpenes are also available in isolated forms, like cannabinoids THC and CBD. Therefore, you can source isolated terpene extracts to use in foods, supplements, and more. Many terpenes have been designated as having GRAS safety status by the Food and Drug Administration.
Terpenes are often favored for their ability to promote relaxation. While some of them are also sedatives, making them ideal for sleep support. There are also others that can increase creativity, energy, and have mood-boosting properties—without a psychoactive effect typically found with THC.
In addition to the naturally occurring terpenes found in CHIL's CBD products, additional terpenes have been added to enhance CBD's natural beneficial properties. For specific effects, we draw inspiration from the medical cannabis strains that contain proven terpene combinations. This is hope. Not high.
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Terpene Limonene
Limonene is a terpene recognizable for its zesty citrus fragrance, primarily in lemon, orange, lime, and grapefruit.
Limonene is found in the peels of these citrus fruits but is also found in mint, juniper, rosemary, pine, and fennel, as well as cannabis. Along with myrcene and pinene, limonene is one of the most abundant terpenes to occur in cannabis and the natural world.
Limonene has long been used in traditional medicine as a remedy for bronchitis, heartburn, and gallstones.
In modern medicine, limonene, as well as other terpenes, such as caryophyllene, are now being studied for their therapeutic potential.
In addition to their many and varied medical uses, terpenes have also been studied for their anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, antibacterial, and anticancer properties.
Terpene Linalool
Cannabis plants contain hundreds of potent terpenes that interact in therapeutic ways with the body and mind through a process known as the entourage effect. With the familiar fresh, floral scent most prominent in lavender and lilac, Linalool is one of these terpenes.
Linalool is known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, sedative, and stress-relieving properties.
Linalool is a terpene derived from flower and spice plants, as well as some fungi. Linalool is frequently used as a scent and flavoring agent in addition to serving as an element in pesticides. The demand for linalool has risen steadily over the past century, resulting in natural and synthetic production.
Terpene Alpha-Pinene
There are two forms of pinene: alpha-pinene and beta-pinene.
Alpha-pinene is more prevalent in cannabis and the most abundant terpenoid found in nature.
Numerous conditions, such as inflammation, cancer, and respiratory disorders, are currently being studied because of its potential to treat them. Studies are also being conducted to determine if alpha-pinene can treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease and other neurological conditions.
The aromatic pine terpene is found in dill, basil, rosemary, parsley, and the essential oils they yield. In addition, coniferous trees, including pine with their fragrant pine needles, are rich in pinene.
Along with enjoying the refreshing scent of pine trees on a winter day, you may also have encountered pinene at your kitchen table. Pinene is present in pine nuts as well as lime and orange peels. Pinene, on the other hand, is known to be highly unattractive to insects, so it is an ingredient in many repellents.
Terpene Humulene
Humulene is a hemp-derived terpene found in both cannabis and hemp plants. While it's not as well-known as some other terpenes, it offers a variety of benefits that make it worth learning about.
For starters, humulene is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it a popular choice for those looking to hemp-based CBD products for relief from conditions like arthritis or chronic pain.
Additionally, humulene is also an appetite suppressant, making it a helpful tool for those trying to lose weight.
And finally, humulene has also been shown to have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, making it a valuable addition to any natural health regimen. So if you're looking to learn more about hemp-derived terpenes, be sure to keep an eye out for humulene!
Terpene Beta-Caryophyllene
Beta-Caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene that can be found in hemp, CBD, and other cannabis products. It's known for its woody, spicy aroma, and it's also one of the most well-researched terpenes.
This amazing terpene is also present in black pepper, cloves, and rosemary.
Beta-Caryophyllene has been shown to interact with the body's endocannabinoid system, and it may help to reduce inflammation. This system plays an important role in regulating pain, inflammation, mood, and appetite. As a result, beta Caryophyllene may offer hemp users relief from a variety of conditions like pain, inflammation, anxiety, and depression.
It's also been studied for its potential anti-cancer properties. hemp and CBD products that contain beta-Caryophyllene may provide some health benefits, but more research is needed to confirm these effects.
Terpene Delta 3 Carene
Of the 200 aromatic molecule varieties called terpenes that may manifest in a particular example of the cannabis herb, none is better at repairing bones and promoting their growth than Delta 3 Carene (also called alpha-carene or simply carene).
In addition to cannabis, rosemary, pine, and cedar trees contain Delta 3 Carene. It conveys a sweet, pungent scent made up of citrus, cypress, pine, and wood and is most often valued for its anti-inflammatory and bone-strengthening properties.
Regarding medicinal efficacy, this terpene provides significant qualities to combat systemic inflammation, repair diseased and damaged bones, and is said to promote mental focus and concentration.
The delta 3 carene terpene has also been found to help arthritic, fibromyalgia, and Alzheimer's patients.
Terpene Citral
A number of neuroendocrine, endocrine, and endocannabinoid systems interact with Citral, regulating your body's balance. Terpenes and cannabinoids are abundant in cannabis.
Citral, also known as lemarome or lemonal, is one of hundreds of terpenes in cannabis. In cannabis, citral is a secondary terpene, which means it is only present in small amounts. Additionally, it’s a pair or mixture of two isomers: geranial and neral.
For hundreds, if not thousands of years, alternative medicine has used plants, fruits, and spices containing citral.
Citral is said to have medicinal uses including being an antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, muscle-relaxing, and calming agent.
Its antioxidant properties allow it to act as a food preservative as well as impart a sweet lemony flavor to food or beverages.
Terpene Camphor
Known for its strong, pungent aroma. Camphor is often used in products like mothballs and Vicks VapoRub to keep clothes and skin smelling fresh. But did you know that camphor also has some powerful medicinal properties?
Camphor is one of the most well-known terpenes and one of the most abundant terpenes found in cannabis.
Studies have shown that camphor can help to reduce inflammation, pain, and anxiety. It's even been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal activity.
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