Sniffing your Treatment

Terpenes make up the fragrant smells of cannabis. Each terpene has a distinct odor and specific therapeutic properties. By smelling the cannabis flower, you may be able to figure out what treatment it provides!

Terepene Treatments Based on Smell

The Top 10 Terpenes found in Cannabis

Alpha Pinene – Gives off a pungent turpentine odor; reduces THC psychosis effects in cannabis. Beneficial as an anti-inflammatory while reducing pain. Helps bacteria infections, asthma, memory retention, and also slows cancer tumor growth.

Borneol – Has a camphor smell; helps with wound-healing, including fibrosis. Aids in delivering treatment by improving absorption through the blood-brain barrier.

β-Caryophyllene - Has a peppery scent; cannabinoid effects the CB2 receptor to help with anxiety, inflammation, perception of pain, autoimmune disorders, and depression. Acts as a neuroprotectant and reduces alcohol consumption.

Cineole \ Eucalyptol – Smells similar to rosemary with notes of spicy camphor; increases the absorption and circulation of medicine.

P-Cymene – Has a fresh, carroty odor that is antimicrobial and anti-fungal; helps to relax muscles, including cardiac muscles, which can lead to lower blood pressure.

Delta 3 Carene – Gives off a pine scent; acts as an antihistamine, eliciting a calming feeling to aid in well being. Has anti-inflammatory properties and acts as a nervous system depressant; serves as a great complementary treatment for anxiety and insomnia.

Isopulegol – Gives off a minty menthol smell; also has a cooling effect, anti-oxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties that help with breathing, pain, ulcers, and seizures.

Limonene – Has a strong citrus scent; works like a cleanser to dissolve gallstones, reduces reflux/heartburn and cholesterol while destroying cancer. Is an anti-oxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory while detoxification properties help the liver. Improves mood, weight management, and sleep.

Linalool – Releases a spicy floral fragrance; reduces stress, pain, convulsions, and treats burns.

Nerolidol – Has a woody bark smell; acts as a sedative. Absorbed through skin to aid topical medication. Has anti-fungal properties while reducing malaria infections.

The Benefits of the Terpene p-Cymene in Cannabis

p-Cymene is a terpene found in cannabis at a low dosage. It is a volatile monoterpene that an essential oil found in coriander, cumin, oregano, eucalyptus, thyme and cannabis. High concentrations of p-Cymene can cause nausea, headaches, agitation and even loss of consciousness.

Used in its natural form in low concentrations it benefits as an antimicrobial and fragrance.(Source)

Cannabis has a low concentration of p-Cymene allowing it to be safe for consumption. The terpene can give a carrot or orange odor. It has antimicrobial, antifungal and AchE inhibiting properties.(Source) The inhibition of AchE prolongs the duration of the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter can lower blood pressure by inhibiting cardiac muscle to contract.(Source) It also is used during eye surgery to make the eye muscles contract and constrict the pupil.(Source)

Source:

http://beneforce.com/Constituent/Constituent-pages/p-cymene.htm

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/5/36

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=295057

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcholine

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0008808/