Terpenes are organic compounds that are found in plants, fruit and herbs. They are responsible for the taste and smell of the cannabis. They also play a key role in the growth, protection and survival of the plant, but how they effect humans is where the fun part comes in.
There are about 400 know terpenes in cannabis, but experts have only linked a few of them to specific effects. In todays blog post we will be talking about one of the most commonly know and found terpene Limonene. Limonene is one of the most adundant terps to occur in cannabis. It is responsible for the zesty citris flavor and aroma, it can also be found in the rins of lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits.
Limonene medical benifits include anti-inflammatory, anti-Anxity, antibacterial and anticancer quailies. It works as an anti-anxiety by interacting with the brains serotonin system to improve anxiety like states. It helps with pain by reducing inflamation and soothing the pain receptors. Studies done on mice have found that limonene inhibited the growth of lung cancer cells. During a different experiement scientist found that limonene could kill human colon cancer cells in a lab setting. The study went on to explain how it could even offer hope for the prevention of cancer.
Limonene is one of the most well-studied terepenes, it has a variety of madicinal benifits such as a variety of possible effects on the immune system. The Terpenes antibacterical and antimicrobial effects are being researched, in addition to its potential to figth mood disorders such as anxeity, depression and it effects on cancer.
Limonene rich stains include:
- Durban Poison
- Sour Diesel
- Super Lemon Haze
- Berry White
- OG Kush
Herbal remedies 