Terpenes are natural compounds found within the cannabis plant that can create different aromas and
flavors. Terpenes have been shown to have various therapeutic effects. Researchers are studying how
cannabinoids and terpenes work together to create the unique medicinal effects of the cannabis plant.
This is referred to as the “entourage effect.”
Most common Cannabis Terpenes
Caryophyllene
Scent: spicy
Properties: anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal
Common Uses: insonia, muscle spasms, pain relief
Carene
Scent; pine, rosemary
Properties: anti-inflammatory, bone stimulant
Common Uses: memory
Eucalyptol
Scent: mint
Properties: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal
Common Uses: alzheimer’s, pain relief
Geraniol
Scent: rose grass
Properties: anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, neuroprotectant
Common Uses: caner, pain relief
Limonene
Scent: bitter citrus
Properties: anti-anxiety, anti-cancer, digestion, gallstones
Common Uses: liver detoxification, weight loss, sleep aid
Bisabolol
Scent: floral
Properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, anti-microbial
Common Uses: cancer, skin lesion
Borneol
Scent: mint
Properties: anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive
Common Uses: eyesight, pain relief
Camphene
Scent: musky earth
Properties: anti-oxidant, skin lesion
Common Uses: cardiovascular diseases
