Beta Myrcene is the most
common terpene found in cannabis. It has a spicy herbal scent that
is known to aid in treatment to pain, inflammation and muscle
relaxation. This terepene is also found in bay leaves, eucalyptus,
hops, lemongrass, mangos, parsley and thyme. The high amount of
β-Myrcene in Indica strains are what give the “couch-lock”
sedative effect.(Source)
Myrcene,
or β-myrcene is a monoterpene which is a volatile compound that
evaporates quickly with exposure to air. It is known as an essential
oil for its fragrance and is used for menthol and citronella
products. Cannabis strains that contain high amounts of Beta Myrcene
are White Widow and Neville's Haze.(Source)
The benefits of Beta Myrcene
are found in it's analgesic, anti-tumor,
anti-inflammatory, sedative and ability to reduce muscle spasms.
Lemon grass tea is known for it's pain relieving effects due to it's
high content in β-myrcene. Studies with high content of Myrcene in
mice have shown a sedative quality. The terpene has a unique ability
to intesify the effects of the CB1 receptors in the body which helps
in inflammation and pain relief.
Myrcene lowers the
resisistance across the blood brain barrier. This effect makes other
chemicals like THC to absorb and take effect more quickly. Indica
strains in cannabis offer a .5% or greater potency in myrcene
allowing for better delivery of THC and it's effects. Sativa strains
typically contain less than .5% which allows the effects to be more
subtle. It has been found that eating a mango a half hour before
smoking cannabis increases the psycho active effects for it's high
content of β-Myrcene.
Source:
http://www.marqaha.com/#!under-microscope/c1cbz
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